SONIC DRIVE IN 4292
1500 FRUIT COVE RD, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 9042301716
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies around the front counter soda station and 1 fly by the mop sink and restroom area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024055251 | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $600 |
| 5--2021046776 | Sep 27, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2021044434 | Sep 27, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | — |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom section of desert reach in cooler with mixing inserts in top section, per manager items where taken out of cooler for cleaning less then 1 hour ago, insect replaced in top section of cooler. sliced American cheese-IB brand (46F - Cold Holding) in overfilled continued in top section of flip top reach in cooler next to grill on cook line, per manager cheese was placed in cooler less then 45 minutes ago, top section of cheese moved to bottom of reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of soda machine at front counter, manager began to clean during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris, mold like substance, and standing water around equipment and ice machine at dessert station. Build up of grease along wall behind grease receptacle and tanks in back of store.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket and ice scoop store in/on surfaces with mold like substance and lime scale build up.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around interior frames of all reach in coolers and ice cream machines in kitchen has a build up of food debris. Exterior of ice bucket and tray that ice bucket is sitting on has mold like substance. Mold like substance on gaskets of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, walk in cooler door, and slushy machine near front of store.
Oct 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top interior of large ice machine at dessert station. Around and on nozzle of slushy machine. Nozzles of multi head soda dispenser in server area. Interior of warming unit over reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill on cook line. Around CO2 tanks and grease tank in storage area. Under large ice machine, ice cream machine, and dessert station. In walk in cooler. In front of door to walk in freezer. Manager began to clean floors during inspection.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of trash and debris inside dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Underside of warming units on cook line next to fryers.
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top interior of large ice machine at dessert station. Around and on nozzle of slushy machine. Nozzles of multi head soda dispenser in server area. Interior of warming unit over reach in cooler on cook line.
Dead insects on premises. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead crickets and 1 dead bettle around CO2 tank in back storage area. 1 dead roach under tables at desert station. 2 dead insects under racks by large ice machine. 2 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roach in hallway between bathrooms. 4 dead ants and 2 dead spiders in men's bathroom. Manager cleaned up all dead insects during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill on cook line. Around CO2 tanks and grease tank in storage area. Under large ice machine, ice cream machine, and dessert station. In walk in cooler. In front of door to walk in freezer. Manager began to clean floors during inspection.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of trash and debris inside dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Underside of warming units on cook line next to fryers.
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); individual milks (47F - Cold Holding); sweet cream (48F - Cold Holding); bulk milk (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in coolers throughout kitchen, per employees doors have been consistently open for almost 4 hours, all items moved to walk in freezer, all items retested at or below 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top interior of large ice machine at dessert station. Around and on nozzle of slushy machine. Nozzles of multi head soda dispenser in server area. Interior of warming unit over reach in cooler on cook line.
Dead insects on premises. 3 dead roaches under triple sink. 2 dead crickets and 1 dead bettle around CO2 tank in back storage area. 1 dead roach under tables at desert station. 2 dead insects under racks by large ice machine. 2 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roach in hallway between bathrooms. 4 dead ants and 2 dead spiders in men's bathroom. Manager cleaned up all dead insects during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill on cook line. Around CO2 tanks and grease tank in storage area. Under large ice machine, ice cream machine, and dessert station. In walk in cooler. In front of door to walk in freezer. Manager began to clean floors during inspection.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of trash and debris inside dumpster enclosure.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3 lights in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and walk in freezer. Underside of warming units on cook line next to fryers.
Jun 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water at all sinks is less than 85F. Per manager on site water heater was worked on Wednesday and has not been working since and they have a technician coming out today to work on water heater. Per manager they are heating water on the grill for manual ware washing.
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand station. Employee provided paper towels.
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.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at Bottom of exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler floor soiled under racks.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed large section of floor missing exposing concrete floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and trash around dumpster pad area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on food containers stored on clean drying rack.
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.
Aug 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 live flying insects along walls and around exterior of large ice machine and two ice cream machines in kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Over 100 larva inside grouting between tiles around large ice machine and two ice cream machines inside kitchen.
Jul 31, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 live flying insects along walls and around exterior of large ice machine and two ice cream machines in kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Over 100 larva inside grouting between tiles around large ice machine and two ice cream machines inside kitchen.
Jul 30, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 live flying insects along walls and around exterior of large ice machine and two ice cream machines in kitchen.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Over 100 larva inside grouting between tiles around large ice machine and two ice cream machines inside kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over mozzarella stick and onions rings in reach in freezer next to fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet cream (54F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of ice at dessert station, per manager cream has been sitting out for 1 hour, cream moved to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by triple sink. Multi head soda nozzles of soda machine near main entrance to kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash station by main entrance shut off due to leak.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of large ice machine in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Area around large ice machine and two ice cream machines at dessert station in kitchen are missing large amounts of grout that appear to be causing the build up of water between floor tiles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing large sections of grout in flooring around large ice and ice cream machines in kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease inside dumpster enclosure.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers on cook line. Lid of reach in freezer next to grill on cook line. Interior of warming unit above reach in cooler on cook line. Underside of soda machine around soda nozzles near main entrance to kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over sliced cheese in walk in cooler.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies around the front counter soda station and 1 fly by the mop sink and restroom area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On the shelf over the flat top grill, liquid eggs (77F - Cold Holding) per employee placed out for previous order, operator had employee discard the liquid eggs. In the hot hold unit on the main cook line, tater tots (109F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded the tater tots.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the shelf over the flat top grill, liquid eggs (77F - Cold Holding) per employee placed out for previous order, operator had employee discard the liquid eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam well at the front counter, foot long hot dog (124F - Hot Holding) and in the hot hold unit on the main cook line, tater tots (109F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded the tater tots and had employee place the foot long hotdogs back on the grill to reheat. At conclusion of inspection, foot long hot dogs second temperature (181F - Hot Holding)
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding unit over the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line has build up of food grease and debris. White cutting board on the prep table closest to the three compartment sink has build up of food residue staining.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance build up around the ice chute of the bulk ice bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean not in use cutting board opposite the three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored hanging on break rack of packages of bread.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelves over the three compartment sink area, clean containers stacked while wet.
Floors, Walls and Ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of standing water under the equipment on the side of the building with the bulk ice bin. Accumulation of dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles. Build up of mold on some ceiling air vents. Accumulation of debris under equipment on the floors. Walls of the three compartment sink and mop sink area have build up of food debris. Operation has requested for maintenance to be completed on floor drains.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Sliding top reach in freezer on the main cook line has accumulation of ice around the lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the equipment on the main cook line have build up of food grease. Lid to the sliding top reach in freezer has build up of mold like substance. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Multiple reach in cooler door gaskets with build up of food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor through the side of the kitchen with the bulk ice bin and ice cream machines. Operator has requested maintenance for the floor drains for the odor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers with old stickers attached.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In the back storage room, single service drink lids in a box on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in the walk in freezer stored in open bags and boxes uncovered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at the front counter area constantly leaks when turned off. Hand wash sink on the main cook line leaks from the handles when turned on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in the mop bucket with the head in the used mop water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk breading containers to the side of the three compartment sink missing product labeling. Employee stated no longer using breading, items bought prebreaded.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly at the front counter area where food is placed on trays. Observed two flies in the warewashing/prep area around the prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the hot holding unit above the flip top reach in cooler has build up of food debris. White cutting board on the prep table has build up of food residue staining.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at the hand wash sink on the main cook line unable to produce paper towels. Operator relocated roll of paper towels to be accessible for the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance build up around the ice chute.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents on the main cook line have build up of dust on the vent and surrounding tiles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on the prep table in front of the three compartment sink at start of inspection. Operator relocated the employee speaker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic and metal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Spatula stored on the flat top grill has a melted handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Sides of the equipment on the main cook line have build up of food debris and grease. Sliding door reach in freezer on the main cook line has mold like substance staining on the white lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front doors to the outside dining area don't have the ability to self close/seal. Operator states they have placed a call to have the doors fixed.
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