Sonic Drive-In 5451

11110 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613854

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 90 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Basic, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 30 complaint inspection
8 basic (2 repeats)
-10
Safety score90

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep302026

Complaint inspection

8 violations found

First visitSep 30, 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.
8 violations found:
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic8
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  In reach in cooler next to shake machine with stored individual milks
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice build up in raw beef reach in freezer
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler interior with food debris build up
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters with grease build up Exterior flat top grill with grease build up
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  In bottom reach in cooler on cook line
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Unused fryer equipment stored in back kitchen area
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Under cooking equipment
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Single CO2 tank stored in dry storage area not secured
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
  Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top portable fryer stored on cook line prep table to be used when needed
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug212026A96Complaint inspection4 violations No follow-up needed

First visitAug 21, 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:
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic4
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Unused fryer stored near back door in building
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Ceiling tile with dust build up
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor soiled under cooking equipment
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.