Sonic Drive-In #5540
463939 SR 200 A1A, Yulee, FL 32097 · Permanent Food Service · License 5501004
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (3 repeats)-26
- Administrative complaint on Aug 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
In top of ice cream cooler, whipped topping (55°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated it has been there since last night. See stop sale.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In top of ice cream cooler, whipped topping (55°F - Cold Holding). Manager stated it has been there since last night. See stop sale.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Trash can in women's restroom has no lid.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed one (1) dead roach on floor on cook line behind reach in freezer. Manager cleaned up and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Hole in wall at drive thru window. Also, wall behind prep table bulging out.
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.
Repeat violation
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.