SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975
Address: 704 E GEOFFREY ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32086, US
Rating: 66.5

704 E GEOFFREY ST, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

License #6501696

🍟 Fast Food ℹ️

66.5 Grade F / 100

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November 19, 2025 · 5 findings · 0 critical

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SONIC DRIVE-IN 4975 in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 19, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 71 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 53 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom corner of back door with light shining through.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers shelves on cook line soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One walk in cooler shelve is rusted.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding under triple sink broken.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
[14-11-5] 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.
[36-22-4] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles through out kitchen missing.
[36-73-4] 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.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build of ice in reach in freezer on cook line.
[23-03-4] 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.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed foul smelling order from standing water near walk-in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed ice machine ice not fully protected by a sealing cover due to cover falling off ice machine.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
[53B-01-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in kitchen has mold-like substance in the interior of the top part of machine.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In the womens bathroom outside of establishment does not have a cover on trash can.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink by back door in kitchen. Also drain cover missing at 3 compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf with bag in box for soda machine in kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler by office is in poor repair.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all floors and walls on cook line has debris buildup, including under and around cooking equipment. All areas under shelving and behind all equipment throughout establishment is soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing on cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by flat grill in kitchen.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in walk in cooler in disrepair.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on chain hanging over single service cups by drive through. Observed sauce containers on table by slushie machine, near the office has debris on the exterior.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet on hand wash sink in womens bathroom.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 2 pans of hot dogs in walk in cooler dated 10-22-24.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at 3 compartment sink below the flood rim.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. .Observed cream in reach in cooler by office 57F. In unit overnight. Ambient temperature reading 56F.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook on cook line cook tots and leave them in fryer basket. 1st temperature 160F, 2nd temperature taken half an hour later 98F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both slushie machines in kitchen with mold-like substance on plate. Also on soda fountain machine by drive through and ice cream machine. Observed debris buildup on hot holding tray for fries on cook line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels were provided at all handwash sinks throughout establishment.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on plate of can opener on prep table by slushie machine.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to date on filter. Observed water filter dated to be changed on 10/9/24.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-74-7] 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.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Missing on drain under 3 compartment sink.
[40-06-5] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Can see daylight under back door.
[36-01-4] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in front of ice cream and fryers has unsealed concrete.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at both front hand washing sinks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid on tortilla container is soiled. Wing machine has grease on it.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid is open.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all inside coolers are soiled.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of prep cooler.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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)