Sonic Drive in
2162 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103275
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 basic-11
- Violations at the Oct 1 complaint check1 intermediate also cited at the Sep 2 routine inspection and counted there
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the multiport nozzles have build up on them. Repeat Violation* ALSO, the cutting boards on the cook line have deep, dark cuts.
Earlier inspections 1
B89Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed : 1 fly by the tot hot well.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the multiport diffusers with buildup.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Observed : 2 certificates missing dates of birth. These were added.
Repeat violationFixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs.
Observed : the amber Cambro pans with baked on food debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.