SONIC DRIVE-IN #5567
2610 S BLANDING BLVD, Middleburg FL 32068 · 9045899784
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects observed: one at prep table near soda machine and one at dessert topping area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (45F/48F - Cold Holding); corn dog (44F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach in cooler by fryers. Per employee, all products have been in the same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); hot dog (45F/48F - Cold Holding); corn dog (44F - Cold Holding)in stand up reach in cooler by fryers. Per employee, all products have been in the same unit overnight.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles around vent areas above triple sink, above chemical storage area, at walk in cooler door and at interior restroom door have black mold-like substance.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in front of chemical cabinet. Employee removed and discarded dead roach.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler are soiled.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw hamburger patty (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); queso cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); chili (53F - Cold Holding) all items in bottom section of reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Per manager all items have been in cooler since last night with no additional preparation today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger patty (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); queso cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); chili (53F - Cold Holding) all items in bottom section of reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Per manager all items have been in cooler since last night with no additional preparation today, all items voluntarily discarded and maintenance called for service of cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ceiling and walls in large ice machine across from bag in box soda rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler. Exterior of fryer and prep table on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles, vents and light shields throughout establishment are soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warming unit above flip top reach in cooler in kitchen has debris build up.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster has left lid open.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warmers above reach in cooler on make line have build up of debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine for the three compartment sink. No chlorine test strips available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents throughout establishment are soiled. Floor under fryers with grease build up. Light shields above three compartment sink are soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer by flat grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup holders at front drink station has debris. Filters above fryer with grease build up. Carry out containers and paper wrap holders above steam table have debris. Shelving holding bread rack above bun toaster has dust/debris hanging from shelf.
Aug 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects observed: one at prep table near soda machine and one at dessert topping area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer bucket at front prep area. Employee stated establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer, however chlorine solution was available and preferred by employee. Quaternary ammonium strips are available. Employee remade bucket to quaternary ammonium solution.
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. Not available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing certified food manager certification number and one missing date of birth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine, interior of main lid and sliding access panel soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents, ceiling tiles and light shields soiled throughout food prep, storage and ware washing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in reach in freezer by fryers.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above chemical and bread storage area missing light shield. Per operator, lights are not coated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have accumulation of grease. Flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry. Stored at mop sink not inverted.
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.