SONIC DRIVE IN 4292
1500 FRUIT COVE RD · SAINT JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 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 total of 9 flying insects. 4 flying insects in warehouse washing area. 5 flying insects near shake machine and soda box storage area. **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. Observed in bin under heat lamp tater tots (118F – Hot Holding); Fries (122F – Hot Holding). Manager discarded tater tots and fries. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand station. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed establishment without proof of required employee training. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at Bottom of exit door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler floor soiled under racks. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed large section of floor missing exposing concrete floor. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and trash around dumpster pad area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on food containers stored on clean drying rack.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly stored to air dry. Employee placed mop to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.