Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SONIC DRIVE IN

2162 NW 39TH AVENUE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429461
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718487
DBPR license1103275

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around on cooks line.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smash burger meat over hot dogs in reach in cooler on cooks line. Opened raw beef over French toast sticks in reach in freezer on cooks line.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White containers stained red drying on dish rack above Three compartment sink. Interior steamer. Interior racks in hot holding box on cooks line. Interior top of ice machine.

#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired (S.Gaddy and B.Lea).

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot dog roller with attached rubber gasket the gasket is torn/falling apart.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer under shelves. Ceiling soiled by tray make area.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top. Interior reach in freezer racks soiled located by flat top. Behind the button on mixer by Handwash sink at ice cream topping area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on clean dish rack with sticker residue still attached.

#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of single service cups/lids on floor in storage shed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.