Sonic Drive-In

6421 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sonic Drive-In six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: cook line staff adjust hat, then touch clean food pans, then back to the cook line and touch a to go tray, no handwashing. The manager redirected the employee and they washed their hands and added gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer stored, at the front of house, with food pans and utensils. The spray was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 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. Observed: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the front wall reach-in cooler has an accumulation of spills. ALSO, multiport soda nozzles, orange port against front wall, all ports on mid kitchen soda machine. ALSO, the inside of the dish wash machine is soiled, currently not in use.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor by the employee front door. ALSO, standing water by the dish wash machine .

36-22-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop/paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: the ice paddle was stored on the frame of the ice machine.

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine has an accumulation of debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer bucket(200 ppm) stored next to the tomato slicer and the dicer(chopper).

21-44-1

May 31, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Drive-In last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Sonic Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Sonic Drive-In most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Sonic Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In is inspected around three times per year on average.

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