Sonic Drive-In 4975
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In 4975 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up three times.
Sonic Drive-In 4975's latest score is in line with the St. Augustine average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom corner of back door with light shining through. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One walk in cooler shelve is rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Employee Ava not informed of responsibility. Emailed operator document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Licensed displayed 6/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom corner of back door with light shining through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment on cookline is soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One walk in cooler shelve is rusted.
14-17-4
52
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Person in charge needs more time for training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed no proof of food handler training conducted. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed water still coming from tiles when walking near walk-in freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed brown standing water on floor near walk-in freezer and back door, also observed brown water gushing up from floor tiles, near walk-in freezer, when stepped on. **Admin Complaint**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed foul smelling odor from standing water under tiles. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: Observed foul sewage smell when stepping on floor near walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
36-64-5
82
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed brown standing water on floor in front of walk-in freezer and back door, also observed brown water gushing up from floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer when stepped on. Observed foul sewage smell when walking on tiles. Operator unable to block off area with foul smell and brown water. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training onsite. **Warning**
53B-01-5
78
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Person in charge needs more time for training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed water still coming from tiles when walking near walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed foul smelling odor from standing water under tiles. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
82
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to show food handler training for any employee due to not having access to system records. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding under triple sink broken.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer used to store frozen beef has cracked plastic surrounding the opening. Door to ice machine falling off ice machine due to loose bolts. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk-in freezer on floor. Also observed water coming from under tiles near walk-in freezer when walked on. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles through out kitchen missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors , walls, and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler floors soiled with moldy food debris. Observed kitchen floors soiled with grease and food debris. Observed kitchen cook line walls soiled with grease. Observed ceiling tiles on cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build of ice in reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters on cook line heavily soiled with grease. Observed top of ice machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice machine ice not fully protected by a sealing cover due to cover falling off ice machine.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
21
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Ambient temperature in prep cooler is 46F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Cooler is being held on time control and everything is documented. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep cooler; Tomatoes, lettuce 46F, cheese slices 45F, cheese shredded 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge only in cooler 1 hour. Placed on time control until cooler is repaired. Cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamer; Chili 98F, person in charge removed and reheated to 166F; ( - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance and lime/calcium on inside top. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. Ambient temperature in prep cooler is 46F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing on drain under 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse underneath cash register at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Can see daylight under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under ice cream, fryers, and soda boxes is soiled with food debris. Grease under fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in front of ice cream and fryers has unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both front hand washing sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on tortilla container is soiled. Wing machine has grease on it. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all inside coolers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of prep cooler.
29-49-6
41
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
12
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream by ice cream machine 63F. Cream placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cream moved to reach in cooler to cool. Cheese on main make line 52F. Cheese placed into service approximately two hours prior. Cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in prep area. Interior of reach in freezer by grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some training records are photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens restroom toilet is not operating. Manager states repair company has been notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket on top of ice cream machine. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door is rusted in bottom and a gap is present.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By green dry storage racks near ice machine. By fryers near floor drain.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near fryers in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice cream machine. Floor behind ice machine. Floor under dry storage racks. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Walls throughout kitchen. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by grill.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by ice cream machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door to establishment is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 4975 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 4975 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 4975?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 4975.
How does Sonic Drive-In 4975 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Sonic Drive-In 4975 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Sonic Drive-In 4975's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 4975 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 4975 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sonic Drive-In 4975 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 4975 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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