Sonic Drive in

2162 Nw 39Th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sonic Drive in appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

Sonic Drive in scores about where you'd expect for a Gainesville restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 3 expired certificates, Bry, Tho, Cha. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling over the car hop area is compromised/sagging.

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk liquid oil on the floor in dry storage. ALSO, cases of beef on the floor of the walk-in freezer. And then, an onion was on the floor under dry storage shelves. All items were placed on shelving. The onion was washed and is sitting to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. When was emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed: water filters next to the ice maker, not maintained per labeled instructions, change by 3-23-25.

14-12-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine where ice is dispensed. Iced coffee and lemonade dispensing spouts. Plastic containers stained/soiled on clean utensil shelf above Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under Handwash sink at prep area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above the flat top, employee stated that it was broken and a new one should be ordered to replace.

14-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in freezer next to fryers. Interior reach in freezer next to fryers. Door jam on reach in freezer next to flat top. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Pipes on ceiling above salt boxes and clean utensils.

36-50-4

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

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 Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive in?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive in.

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

Sonic Drive in most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Sonic Drive in's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive in have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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