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SONIC DRIVE IN 4505

908 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32065 · 9042763686

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2001024
Grade history
JUL 23
MAR 25
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach-in freezer by the fryers, open raw chicken stored over french fries. Employee rearranged the freezer to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employee proof of food handler training are missing the date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license in office expired June 1, 2026.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers and along the wall of the fryers, in the walk-in cooler, under flat grill and three compartment sink are soiled. Wall behind flat grill is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on right dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 503-105 and operator hung poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of soft serve machine is soiled. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on tray of ice cream machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On unsweetened tea urn, nozzles has brown build up. Also, cutting boards on top of reach in freezer next to grill are heavily stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under ice cream machine and office desk. Manager squeegeed floor to removed excess water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind grill soiled with grease build up. Also, floor under prep table, 3 compartment sink, reach in cooler on cook line, both reach in freezers on cook line and fryers have build up of food debris/grease.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floor not easily cleanable under soda machine.
Basic/36-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer next to fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large black fan in front of 3 compartment sink soiled with dust. Also, multiple gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage area, ceiling tile above middle shelves damaged.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table left of cook line. Employee removed his drink and put in designated spot away from food.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line, flip top lid pulling apart when opened and shut.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas in kitchen under equipment have built up debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Under soda machine when entering kitchen concrete is not smooth and cleanable.
Basic/36-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. In walk-in cooler, wall and floor in right corner rusted.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top grill have built up grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. One expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor/walls/ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment throughout kitchen and storage areas. Around ceiling lights on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler and near large ice machine in kitchen area.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between fryer and standing reach in freezer on cook line. Underside of warming unit next to fryers. Hood filters over fryers on cook line. Around door frames of walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.