SONIC DRIVE-IN #5540
463939 SR 200 A1A, Yulee FL 32097 · 9044910465
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of ice cream cooler, whipped topping (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated it has been there since last night. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021039317 | Aug 18, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, two pans of raw bacon stored over multiple containers of pasteurized liquid egg. Manager moved raw bacon to bottom shelf of cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of ice cream cooler, whipped topping (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated it has been there since last night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of ice cream cooler, whipped topping (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated it has been there since last night. See stop sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash can in women's restroom has no lid.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed one (1) dead roach on floor on cook line behind reach in freezer. Manager cleaned up and discarded.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment ceiling tiles/vent soiled with dust and black mold-like substance. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, floor under three compartment sink soiled with debris. Also, floor under all cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind fryers on cook line soiled with grease.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at drive thru window. Also, wall behind prep table bulging out.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor and pipe behind fan unit in walk-in freezer. Bucket may be used on floor to caught water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, interior of drawer on cook line used to stored cooked bacon. Also, underside of slushee machine near drive thru window soiled with mold-like substance. Also, around nozzles on drink machine in server area soiled with mold-like substance.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); hotdog (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated he just put items in cooler 2 hours prior when he got to work. Manager moved items to flip top cooler to bring temperatures down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer above flip top reach in cooler on cook line, burger patty (91F - Hot Holding, retemp 167F); corndog (109F - Hot Holding, retemp 183F). Manager stated all items were cooked about 15 minutes prior, put into warmer and then warmer was turned on. Employee heated all items up.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on register table stored next to single service napkins. Manager removed bottle from table and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles/around nozzles on both soda machines soiled with soda residue. Also, interior of nozzles on tea urns soiled with brown residue.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager flipped over.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand up reach in cooler on cook line ambient air thermometer reading 49F. Actual ambient air of cooler at 52F. Manager moved all Time/Temperature control for safety foods to other reach in cooler/walk-in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on top shelf of cook line. Manager moved cup. Also, employee sandwich and drink cup on prep table. Manager moved to bottom shelf away from all food/single service items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine and dry storage rack next to ice machine soiled with food debris. Also, floor under table with register soiled with food debris. Also, floor under fryers and grill have build up of food debris and grease. Also, floor under and wall behind prep table next to 3 compartment sink soiled with residue. Also, wall under 3 compartment sink soiled. Also, floor in walk-in freezer soiled with debris and ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters above fryers soiled with grease. Also, table under grill soiled with grease and black residue. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, multiple ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top reach in cooler on cook line and stand up reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Also, interior of stand up reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of stand up reach in cooler on cook line.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw beef with gloved hand to place on grill and then removing gloves to handling to go containers to store foods without washing hands. Reviewed with employee and employee washed hands
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. Operator has several new employees with no proof of form
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents with dust build up in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both unisex restrooms
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on flip top lid on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line floor tile is crack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill and fryer soiled with grease build up. Hood filters with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice cream prep area, container of shake mix on counter 50F. Shake mix taken out of reach in cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Shake mix place into reach in cooler to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on top of beef reach in freezer near cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Small sliding doors for ice machine in kitchen are cracked.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grills/fryers in kitchen. Ceiling vent covers in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and grease on dumpster pad in dumpster/grease receptacle area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exteriors of trash cans in kitchen. Handles for reach in coolers/freezers.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in restroom closest to rear of establishment.
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook opened walk in freezer with gloved hands and touched soiled walk in freezer handle, door, and gasket, then handled frozen french fries and placed them inside reach in freezer on cook line. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler near cook line, raw beef stored over ready to eat pasteurized liquid eggs and ready to eat chili. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards for meat freezer near cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by fryers has green scrubber inside. Scrubber removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. Manager states he is set up to take exam.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager states burgers can be cooked to any desired temperature, but establishment does not have a consumer advisory. Inspector emailed consumer advisory.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two employee drink cups do not have lids. One drink covered, one drink discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen area under equipment. Multiple floor drains in kitchen. Walls behind equipment in kitchen. Wall by drive through area. Ceiling tiles by ceiling vents in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Multiple handles for coolers and freezers. Gaskets for multiple coolers and freezers. Storage areas for single use items in kitchen.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Cracked sliding doors for Ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook on line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor in walk in freezer
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Sliding plastic doors on ice machine broken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink in rear near triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on drink topping area next to cherry toppings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back onion ring prep table used to store personal items keys wallet and cell phones, on top of clean gloves
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind unit and on floor of walk in freeer
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.