SONIC DRIVE IN
2401 SW 19 AVE RD, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-291-2221
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to chili steam table: cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Item was used during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017033828 | Jul 12, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $400 |
| 5--2017030104 | Jun 21, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 | $400 |
| 5--2017029495 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | — |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over corn dogs in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Employee placed bacon on shelf above corn dogs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive thru tea dispenser nozzle.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to hold kitchen ice machine door together.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager had employee change sanitizer bucket, 150 ppm.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures in the steam Bain: Queso (125F - Hot Holding); Chili (128F - Hot Holding). Manager advised that both items had been there less than four hours, however Manager had both items discarded.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in server area and preparing food order. Manager had employee throw out gum.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to chili steam table: cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Item was used during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for tea machine next to kitchen ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of monster energy drink in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Manager had employee remove drink from reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer next to fry warmer greasy. Hood vents above grill greasy. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of forks stored on floor in storage shed. Manager placed case of forks on shelf.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near desk area, white cloth inside sink.
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. No certifications available at inspection time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance on the side and top metal plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of ice cream machine and slushes machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line soiled, also the shelves
Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer, bags of burgers not covered, Manager closed the bag.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the ice cream area, container not labeled, Manager labeled sugar.
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.