SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975
704 E GEOFFREY ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 4 flying insects, 1 at front office area, 3 at mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, flip top reach in cooler, cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, at under counter hot holding warmer sausage (115F – Hot Holding); Operator re heated sausage (170F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee training.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee present hired approximately 1 year per manager, no proof of employee responsibilities. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed two photo copies of safe staff. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing soap.
Basic 22
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In dry storage area, ice machine has black mold-like substance in interior of bin and interior of door. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle has buildup on back surface area.
29-24-4Basic – Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Outside near back door, clean out cover missing.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive-thru drink station, jacket stored on drink carriers.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no hair protection.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On clean dish shelves of dish area, containers stacked while wet.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, multiple floor tiles missing. Observed standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and /or ceilings has soiled accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall around flat top has grease buildup. At cook line, floor under flip top reach in cooler has buildup. Throughout the establishment, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have buildup. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler, plastic container of ice cream mix and case of onions on floor. In walk in freezer, multiple cases of tater tots on floor.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Buildup of un bagged trash on ground around dumpster.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At ice cream station, tongs in cherries have handle touching product.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line hot dog station, left toaster on lower shelf interior has buildup. At cook line fry station, hot holding unit has buildup.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hamburger reach in freezer door slides have black mold-like substance. At cook line, hood filters over flat top and fryers have grease buildup. At cook line, ledge over flat top and fry hot holding bin have buildup of food residue. At cook line, gaskets on flat top reach in cooler have buildup. At cook line fry station, side of stand up reach in cooler has grease buildup. At prep area, exterior of bulk containers soiled. At ice cream area, reach in cooler gasket soiled. At drive-thru and inside drink stations, plate at nozzle area of slushy machine have black mold-like substance. At drive-thru drink station, cover on cup holder has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, on clean dish shelves, multiple containers have old label residue.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lids open on both dumpsters with trash inside.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At ice cream station, interior of ice cream machine cabinet has food residue.
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can conveniently located by hand wash sink by office.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over container of cut onions.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish area, triple sink faucet leaking.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent. Operator made sanitizer buckets with soap only. Discarded and made buckets with quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:53 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.