Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5080 Butler Point Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In 5373 in Jacksonville has averaged 6.0 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2020, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations, improper chemical storage, and food contact surface violations have been recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections, appearing in at least 5 of the last 8 inspections. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations also appeared repeatedly. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 documented 14 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and violations related to chemical storage and food contact surfaces, with an administrative complaint recommended. A prior inspection on February 19, 2024 resulted in a warning issued, and fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in December 2024 and April 2020.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville had?
- Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville find?
- Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 5373 in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sonic Drive in #5373 (2020).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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