SONIC DRIVE IN 4280
9572 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD N, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 9047217119
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's 70f in warmer, warmer not turned on discarded
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dogs 53f hot dogs 51f long hot dogs 48f smash burger meat 46f in 2 door reach in cooler, ambient 50-60, manager placed all items on ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler with water at bottom of cooler
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink and personal container of hash browns on back prep area next to triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw burger meat (smasher meat ) over pan of corn dogs. Beef Moved to walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage Pattie's 70f in warmer, warmer not turned on discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink and no Vacuum breaker added to non-chemical sides of the splitter.. vacuum breaker needed on each side of splitter
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. Both empower 60 days and no certifications to show at all
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink and personal container of hash browns on back prep area next to triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink upfront next tea maker leaking.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling per manager ac has work done.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice scooper with broken handle, manager discarded
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Water damaged tiles throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Back storage area water dripping from ceiling into floor and drain not drain properly
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with black residue mold-like
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog and burger containers stored open faced side up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in 2 door flip top cooler standing at bottom of cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Back area mop heads just placed in back area not stored to dry
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hot dogs prepared and panned on the 11th still in reach in cooler on the 20th Corn dogs panned on the 4th still in the cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Side of build closest to drive threw speaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface around soda nozzles on drink station soiled with green residue Ice machine soiled inside upper area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink upfront,manager provided
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind flattop grill
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top make line cooler leaking water into bottom of cooler Shake cooler upfront with water at bottom of cooler
Water draining onto floor surface. Chiller station that holds limes,cherry's and strawberries next to drink station doesn't have a drain line. Water is dripping from cold holder to floor.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Establishment digital Time hold unit not functioning.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in walk in freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets at reach in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled at rear kitchen door.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cooked egg, sausage in Time hold units. Per Person In Charge, item placed few mins ago. Items discarded.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no functional probe thermometer available. Person In Charge replaced batteries.
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. Books available but not completed. No cards available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at frontline Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles and light fixtures. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair. Establishment digital Time hold unit not functioning.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in kitchen reach in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn gaskets at reach in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism disabled at rear kitchen door.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator removed hot dogs to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sliced (52-53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at make table next to grill. Observed cheese stacked higher than chill line of cooler. Operator removed some of the cheese to chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots (122F - Hot Holding)in hot holding tray next to fryers. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle of cleaner stored near gloves on glove rack near hand wash sink. Operator removed the spray bottle to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris build up on underside of spindle at ice cream shake machine across from office. Also, ice chute and ice bin of large ice machine next to dry food storage soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was only able to produce proof of training for two employees but could not locate the training certificates for the other employees.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula melted on handle stored at grill on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler has an accumulation of debris on floor and under shelving.. Also, floor under and behind some cooking equipment on cook line soiled/ build up of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Diamond plate flooring in walk in cooler in disrepair/ split at doorway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.