SONIC DRIVE-IN 5451
11110 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 9046425819
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near shelves above triple sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile with dust build up
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep table during food prep
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer stored near back door in building
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, multiple fryer brackets and handle area soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf at triple sink area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on both doors of reach-in cooler next to fryers and gasket on reach in freezer next to prep area. Also, knife rack above triple sink in disrepair.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter/;gap between filters in hood areas above grill and fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach-in freezer next to prep area. Also, slight ice buildup up in walk in freezer on shelving and door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers and wheels on fryers soiled with accumulation of grease/ debris.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on Wedger on clean storage shelf by triple sink soiled. Also, underside of shake machine spindle at shake making station. Operator cleaned spindle during this inspection. Also, ice chute on right side in large ice machine soiled. Also, hose for bag in box touching floor. Operator stated it's not in use and discussed cleaning and zip tying to shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained up the tanks to secure them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles on cook line and kitchen area soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Part of a hood filter missing/ filter in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of some equipment on cook line soiled. Fryer basket handles soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of two door reach-in cooler and shelving next to fryers soiled.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food safety training certificates. Operator stated they have safe staff books on order to replace the photo copied certificates.
Apr 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied sink and remade solution and retested at 200ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cooling) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated cooler working fine earlier. Operator called to have walk-in-cooler serviced. Also, hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to fryers. Operator stated she checked temp this morning and it was working fine. Operator called to have serviced and removed TCS foods and placed in walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer to chill. Also, whipped topping (48F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler at shake making station. Operator stated it was taken out about 30 minutes prior. Operator placed bag of whipped topping in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple fryer baskets have accumulation of food debris/ soiled. Also, ice chute in large ice machine on right side soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near drive thru window used to store utensils. Operator removed utensil from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from triple sink. Operator stated paper towels are due in later today.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food safety training certificates. Operator stated they have safe staff books on order to replace the photo copied certificates.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a hole in side of interior of large ice machine on left near door hinge.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice,scoop stored in pan with unclean water. Operator replaced pan for ice scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of chili thawing in container of standing water next to triple. Operator removed chili to thaw.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect near shelves above triple sink.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator unable to get sanitizer pump at triple sink to properly dispense. Operator called to have serviced. Operator will manually dispense sanitizer to 200ppm until pump repaired.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken nuggets and tenders stored above ready to eat pickle fries. Operator removed pickle fries to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holster for can opener at prep table and ice chute of large ice machine soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink nearest drive thru window used to store whisk. Employee removed whisk to properly store.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only able to provide photo copies of employee food handler certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of large ice machine soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. One Filter above fryer in disrepair/ missing part of slats. Also, reach in freezer lid next to grill in disrepair/ warped/ unable to seal. Operator stated they have been pricing some to replace.
Floor in disrepair. Floor in walk in freezer in disrepair/ buckled up from floor, loose at threshold.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator unable to get sanitizer pump at triple sink to properly dispense. Operator called to have serviced. Operator will manually dispense sanitizer to 200ppm until pump repaired.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries and tater tots being held hot at 116F. Manager discarded and stated was past the time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food items on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near the chute.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table. Employee removed drinks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard without beard guard.
Hot holding interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Hot holding interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near chute of unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigeration fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service bags stored on floor in chemical room. Manager removed and stored properly.
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