Sonic Drive in in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2162 Nw 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive In in Gainesville operated as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 58 seats and 20 inspections on record between August 2022 and February 2026. The facility accumulated 84 total violations, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures were documented. High-priority violations appeared across multiple inspections, including proper hand and arm washing violations in 6 of the 20 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 4 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 5 inspections. A March 19, 2024 routine inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation following citations for employee health reporting, proper hand washing, parasite destruction, proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting 6 violations including consumer advisory and allergen awareness issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive in in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Sonic Drive in in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive in in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive in in Gainesville last inspected?
- Sonic Drive in in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive in in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive in in Gainesville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive in in Gainesville had?
- Sonic Drive in in Gainesville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive in in Gainesville find?
- Sonic Drive in in Gainesville was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonic Drive in in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive in in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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