Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville
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11110 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246Part of: Sonic Drive-In Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Sonic Drive-In 5451 in Jacksonville has been inspected 21 times since 2022, accumulating 142 violations—averaging 6.8 per inspection, roughly 30% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in at least 10 of the 21 inspections and centering on employee health reporting (cited in at least 4 inspections), handwashing and hand-washing facilities (at least 4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (at least 3 inspections), and consumer advisory requirements (at least 6 inspections). Chemical storage violations occurred in at least 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on January 13, 2023, when an inspector found a propane tank larger than code-allowable capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on April 21, 2025 resulted in a call-back compliance determination after 1 intermediate violation was noted. However, three days prior on April 18, 2025, a routine inspection documented 7 violations including 2 high-priority findings—employee health reporting and handwashing facilities—with an administrative complaint recommended.
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 (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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 5451 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonic Drive-in 5451 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville had?
- Sonic Drive-in 5451 in Jacksonville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 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 5451 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 21, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sonic Drive-in 5451 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Sonic Drive-in in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonic Drive-in 5451 in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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