Sonic Drive-In 5286
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sonic Drive-In 5286 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 45-47F in flip top cooler on cook line and reach in cooler at end of cook line. Employee stated an electrical issue caused sparks from plug and unplugged unit 45 minutes prior. Standing reach in cooler door was left open 30 minutes prior per employee. Work order was placed for flip top cooler per person in charge and technician arrived by end of inspection. All food items were moved to walk-in cooler for cooling. Cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, sliced cheeses, ready to eat corn dogs, hot dogs, raw bacon, raw burger patties (45-47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee on cook line remove gloves, apply soap with no water, then rub hands for less than 10 seconds before rinsing soap off. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed 1 employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with long fingernails with gemstones and polish.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food build up on interior of milkshake mixer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored near three compartment sink. Inspector observed employee fill spray bottle with quaternary ammonium solution. Person in charge voluntarily discarded spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle with no cover in women's restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee beverage on prep shelf above flip top cooler on cook line. Employee moved beverage to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of hot dog buns stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan guards of floor fans at front and back of cook line. Mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed hot dogs being thawed under hot running water in three compartment sink. Employee changed to cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-07-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula with melted handle stored on wall above three compartment sink.
14-12-4
41
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese at temperatures of 56F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Flip top coolers lid was closed but cheese is stored close to a heat lamp. Person in charge rearranged food items in cooler so all time/temperature control for safety foods are furthest away from heat lamp. Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three hot dogs at temperature of 110-119F in steamer unit on cook line. Person in charge stated lid was left off of pan and voluntarily discarded hot dogs. Hot dogs (110-119F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese on cook line at temperature of 51F. Cheese was in a pan within an ice bath unit but ice was melted and no longer touching pan. Person in charge added ice. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with date markings that exceed 7 days. Labels state 4/22-4/29. Date of inspection was 4/21.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bucket for ice machine stored on soiled surface. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of certified food management certifications. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one team member on cook line hired over 60 days prior with no proof of food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed two employees on cook line hired less than 60 days prior with no employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to multiple containers above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with melted handles stored by three compartment sink.
14-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to food items on front line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw sausage patties stored over containers of cooked chili in walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved raw sausage to appropriate storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed package of hot dogs in reach in cooler by reach in freezer next to fryer station at 51F. Person in charge stated it had been put in three hours prior. Person in charge moved hot dogs to freezer to rapidly cool. Hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles and base plates of soda machine with soda build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed; no paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to office area. Person in charge provided paper towels for both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket at ice machine stored not inverted. Person in charge inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep station by walk-in cooler with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three 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. Observed employee jacket stored on bottom shelf of prep station near walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine by dry storage with flip lid in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers with grease build up. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on cook line above flat top grill and fryer station.
36-34-5
43
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In fry station reach-in freezer, pans of raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Operator had chicken moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru and drink station, multi flavor nozzles have build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser next to office area not dispensing towels. Operator supplied towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of tomatoes stored over case of chili. Operator moved chili. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drive thru soda station, cups in rack with no protection, employee placed lids on top cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line. Also, hot holding unit for plastic containers has build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelves over triple sinks, multiple containers have old labels or residue.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers and flat top have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has build up of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line missing beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer handles on cook line. Operator moved tongs to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading bins missing labels. Operator had bins labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5286 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5286 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5286?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5286.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5286 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sonic Drive-In 5286 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5286's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5286 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5286 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 5286 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5286 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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