Sonic Drive-In 5373
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
55
Score
Sonic Drive-In 5373 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Sonic Drive-In 5373's latest score of 55 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet cream stored in top of ice cream make table at 53F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Shredded cheese at 47F on top part of container not fully submerged in ice. Person in charge moved to time. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quatanery ammonium utilized at triple sink set up at 500+ ppm. Strip turning bright blue. Person in charge discarded and began remaking. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager on duty unable to provide proof of CFM. Person in charge states has taken training, does not have access to certification during inspection.
53A-01-7
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing on right side of griddle closest to make line.
14-42-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed leak in dining room from AC venting. Per person in charge has work order in to repair. Has catch bucket under leak. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used as trash can in back kitchen near hand wash sink and triple sink.
33-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulated on hood filters, also piles of grease observed behind beef griddle on left side. Exterior of clean hot holding containers in clean dish area with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
55
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soft top, milk at 50-52F in topping reach in cooler. Ambient temperature of unit 45F during inspection. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium at triple sink is 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket with cracked edge, missing piece. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-16-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing from right side cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods with grease buildup.
23-03-4
61
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over container of liquid pasteurized egg. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese and hot dogs in walk in cooler dated with 8 day expiration. Made person in charge aware day 1 counts as first day. Person in charge began re date marking. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose Bibb that power washing system is connected to at mop sink area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at ice cream line hand sink. Person in charge states is on order. Also, paper towels missing at back hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in kitchen with dust/ grease buildup. Also, floor drains with debris buildup. Buildup observed along walls.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter from right side cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at drive through window leaks when in use.
29-11-4
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
33
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cheese, cheese, pork at 47-49F. Person in charge states unit has been open frequently for inventory this morning. Ambient temperature of unit 42F during inspection. Person in charge opened freezer to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Multiple time/temperature control for safety items in walk in cooler at 44-52F. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. States has not been in and out of unit and no deliveries made this morning. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer raw chicken tenders no longer commercially packaged stored over opened package of French toast sticks. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cheese, cheese, pork at 47-49F. Person in charge states unit has been open frequently for inventory this morning. Ambient temperature of unit 42F during inspection. Person in charge opened freezer to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for biohazard cleanup. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in kitchen with debris buildup. Ice machine with debris buildup on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing from two hand wash sinks in kitchen during inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom out of order during inspection.
32-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under shelf by CO2 dispensers in back kitchen. Also, observed one dead roach on floor in hallway by back door. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with grease buildup around grease receptacle in kitchen. Observed standing water on floor by cookline area. Vents with mold like substance throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing one hood filter on left side cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in cooler with ice buildup on top of unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls of fry hot holding station with grease buildup. Hood filters with grease buildup. Fan of walk in cooler with dust buildup. Bottom of make line reach in cooler with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken nuggets (115-117F - Hot Holding) in food warmer above reach-in cooler next to grill. Employee reheated chicken nuggets to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board lid on reach in freezer next to grill soiled/ stained. Also, Ice chute of large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to manager's desk used to store piece to shake machine. Operator removed shake machine piece to properly store
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple employees food safety certificates missing required information on certificates-trainer # and birthdates are not filled in.
53B-10-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and debris on floor surrounding fryer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in coolers, and fryer cabinet doors on cook line soiled. Also, gaskets on reach in freezer next to grill soiled. Also, filters in hood system above both grills and fryers heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid on dumpster open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior and shelving in reach in freezer next to fryer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One Hood Filter above grill missing
14-42-4
41
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In 5373 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In 5373 on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In 5373?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In 5373.
How does Sonic Drive-In 5373 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sonic Drive-In 5373 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sonic Drive-In 5373's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In 5373 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 5373 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sonic Drive-In 5373 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In 5373 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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