SONIC DRIVE-IN 5286
6350 103 ST, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 9047791317
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
OCT 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cook line remove gloves, apply soap with no water, then rub hands for less than 10 seconds before rinsing soap off. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019047005 | Aug 28, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles around vents on main cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor around floor drain in chemical storage area. Nearby condensation pipe and drain for walk-in cooler is full and overflowing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in cooler door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
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Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain for walk-in cooler condensation line not draining or draining slowly and is overflowing on to floor.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cook line remove gloves, apply soap with no water, then rub hands for less than 10 seconds before rinsing soap off. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 45-47F in flip top cooler on cook line and reach in cooler at end of cook line. Employee stated an electrical issue caused sparks from plug and unplugged unit 45 minutes prior. Standing reach in cooler door was left open 30 minutes prior per employee. Work order was placed for flip top cooler per person in charge and technician arrived by end of inspection. All food items were moved to walk-in cooler for cooling. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced cheeses, ready to eat corn dogs, hot dogs, raw bacon, raw burger patties (45-47F - Cold Holding)
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with long fingernails with gemstones and polish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food build up on interior of milkshake mixer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored near three compartment sink. Inspector observed employee fill spray bottle with quaternary ammonium solution. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spray bottle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle with no cover in women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage on prep shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Employee moved beverage to designated area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of hot dog buns stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan guards of floor fans at front and back of cook line. Mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in cooler door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed hot dogs being thawed under hot running water in three compartment sink. Employee changed to cold running water.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with melted handle stored on wall above three compartment sink.
Aug 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese at temperatures of 56F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Flip top coolers lid was closed but cheese is stored close to a heat lamp. Person in charge rearranged food items in cooler so all time/temperature control for safety foods are furthest away from heat lamp. Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with date markings that exceed 7 days. Labels state 4/22-4/29. Date of inspection was 4/21.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese on cook line at temperature of 51F. Cheese was in a pan within an ice bath unit but ice was melted and no longer touching pan. Person in charge added ice. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three hot dogs at temperature of 110-119F in steamer unit on cook line. Person in charge stated lid was left off of pan and voluntarily discarded hot dogs. Hot dogs (110-119F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bucket for ice machine stored on soiled surface.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of certified food management certifications.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one team member on cook line hired over 60 days prior with no proof of food handler certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two employees on cook line hired less than 60 days prior with no employee reporting agreement.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to food items on front line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to multiple containers above three compartment sink.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with melted handles stored by three compartment sink.
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw sausage patties stored over containers of cooked chili in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw sausage to appropriate storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed package of hot dogs in reach in cooler by reach in freezer next to fryer station at 51F. Person in charge stated it had been put in three hours prior. Person in charge moved hot dogs to freezer to rapidly cool. Hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles and base plates of soda machine with soda build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed; no paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to office area. Person in charge provided paper towels for both hand wash sinks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on cook line above flat top grill and fryer station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at ice machine stored not inverted. Person in charge inverted ice bucket.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep station by walk-in cooler with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on bottom shelf of prep station near walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed jacket.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine by dry storage with flip lid in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers with grease build up. Hood filters soiled.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At reach in cooler next to fryer, raw bacon (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item has been in cooler since 1 am. The cooler does not seal properly causing it to not hold temperature. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See Stop Sale. At reach in cooler next to fryer, raw bacon (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item has been in cooler since 1 am. The cooler does not seal properly causing it to not hold temperature.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager's certification expired 3/1/24. Another manager present had current certified food manager up to date.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at all hand wash station in establishment. Manager stated they just received their delivery truck 30 mins prior, which had the paper towels they were waiting on. Manager refilled all paper towels stations.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to dry storage room in kitchen has moldy-like substance in interior.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom reach in cooler next to fryers in kitchen is in disrepair. Cooler door does not seal properly. Manager stated maintenance worker will come today to fix.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling tiles through establishment are soiled/stained. Floor under ice machine is soiled with build up. Floor behind fryers is soiled with old food and grease. Floor under flat top stove is soiled with grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Bag of raw onions on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed from floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager could not locate last copy of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler and reach in freezer next flat top stove soiled with old food debris. At both soda dispenser near drive thru window around soda nozzle soiled with old soda syrup. Hood filter above fryers in kitchen have grease build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on multiple clean plastic containers above triple sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters next to coffee station was not inverted. Manager inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on prep table next to fryer was not labeled. Manager added label.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer at fry station, metal pans of raw chicken tenders stored over bags of fries.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drink station by dessert area and drive thru, multi flavor nozzles have build up.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler, cardboard used to line dunnage rack. At dry storage, cardboard used to line oil storage rack.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under counter and behind fryers at fry station have build up of grease and food residue. At drive thru area, floor under counter soiled.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, open container of oil stored on floor. At front drink station, bag of salt packets on floor. Both items moved to proper storage.
Grease on the ground and/or pad at dumpster enclosure..
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. At cook line, end caps missing on one light fixture.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At flattop, hood filters have grease build up. At prep area, exterior of bulk bins soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, multiple pans and containers have label and label residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer at fry station, interior ledge soiled. Employee cleaned. At dessert station, interior of reach-in cooler soiled. Also, ice machine bin has black mold-like substance. Ice bins at soda dispensers have black mold-like substance on top plate.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, 2 bulk bins not labeled.
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.