SONIC DRIVE IN
1321 W JEFFERSON ST · QUINCY · Gadsden County · FL 32351
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 41 live, flying insects in the following locations: 10 on and around exit door near soft serve machine. 12 on or near food preparation area, and 8 in dry storage area, 4 in mop sink, 4 on ice machine, 3 on one compartment sink near ice machine. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foot longs 61°F, hot dogs 52°F, shredded cheese 55°F, per manager placed an hour ago, manager disposed of food items. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Addressed at previous inspection from 7/25/24.
Basic 16
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed temperature 62°F per my therma pen. Foot longs 61°F, shredded cheese 55°F, hot dogs 52°F.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/24. Manager printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler near sliced tomatoes.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near soft serve machine, near fryers, in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near soft serve machine, near fryers.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid cracked on cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer near fryers.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers with grease and food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler nearest drive thru window.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink near ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled with grease and food debris near fryers.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryer with grease accumulation. Also observed walls behind 3 compartment sink with mold like substance.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on prep tables.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:06 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.