PALATKA, Bay County

SONIC DRIVE IN

414 FL 19, PALATKA, FL 32177

FoodSeating

Latest violations

6 Basic

Apr 8, 2026

City

PALATKA

County

Bay

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

40-06-5

Detail 24499263

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored hanging on shelf over bottles of syrup. Operator relocated the jacket. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24499265

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line actively working with food with no beard guard when needed. Operator instructed employees to place on beard guards. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 24499264

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24499267

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of bulk ice bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 24499262

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor of the cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 24499266

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored on floor of mop sink.

Apr 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 23744206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At time of follow up inspection, on shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 23744207

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line have soiled door gaskets. Hood filters on cook line over flat top have grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: At time of follow up inspection, door gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line with mold like substance staining, per operator have been attempting to clean but has to order new gaskets. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Feb 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23592382

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food container over three compartment sink soiled. Per operator not in use and operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

32-07-4

Detail 23592380

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom toilets with visible staining at bottom of the bowl.

36-32-5

Detail 23592378

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over standup reach in freezer on cook line not attached. Operator replaced ceiling tile. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23592383

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23592381

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at base of cook line stand up reach in freezer. Ice buildup up on backside of compressor to walk in freezer.

10-18-5

Detail 23592379

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Cups used for shakes stored in sanitizer water between uses, discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23592384

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line have soiled door gaskets. Hood filters on cook line over flat top have grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 25, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03F-02-5

Detail 23128656

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In the hot hold drawer over the reach in cooler, beef (129F - Hot Holding) per employee normally held on time as public health control using timer but timer button didn't work when initially pushed. Employee turned on and adjusted timer. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23128657

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23128650

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest the three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Detail 23128652

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents through kitchen have mold like substance and build up of leaking condensation.

40-06-5

Detail 23128654

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron over open single service container of deli paper. Operator relocated the apron. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23128658

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 23128653

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Multiple missing light shields. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23128659

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler on the cook line, door gasket has mold like substance spots. Hood filters over the fryer have grease build up.

33-16-4

Detail 23128660

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.

08B-12-5

Detail 23128655

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the standup reach in freezer, uncovered container of beef patties. Operator covered the container. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23128651

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at front counter at 0ppm. Operator provided new sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 22965869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Needs more time to clean. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: At time of follow up inspection, inspector showed operator where to clean. More time needed. Time Extended

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22963531

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 or more flies landing on trays at the front counter where trays are laid out for orders to be placed on with condiment packets on trays. Observed 1 fly land on pretzel in package at front counter, per operator pretzel for employee and discarded. Observed 5 flies on the soda syrup boxes and tubes. Observed 4 flies on the ceiling air vent over the pass through window. Observed 4 flies on the ice cream topping counter and side of the ice cream machine. Observed 3 flies in the wareashing area landing on sinks and clean utensils. Observed 6 or more flies in the back hallway by the mop sink and rear exterior door flying between mop sink and unbroken down boxes. Multiple flies landing on food contact surfaces, utensils and food handling employees during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed approximately four flys inside restaurant. One near front expo area, one near bag n box area, and two near mop sink area. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22963530

36-22-4

Detail 22963529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the dry storage area by the soda syrup boxes and bulk ice bin and in back storage hallway by walk in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed standing water still by back door due to roof leak. Time Extended

Jul 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22962546

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 or more flies landing on trays at the front counter where trays are laid out for orders to be placed on with condiment packets on trays. Observed 1 fly land on pretzel in package at front counter, per operator pretzel for employee and discarded. Observed 5 flies on the soda syrup boxes and tubes. Observed 4 flies on the ceiling air vent over the pass through window. Observed 4 flies on the ice cream topping counter and side of the ice cream machine. Observed 3 flies in the wareashing area landing on sinks and clean utensils. Observed 6 or more flies in the back hallway by the mop sink and rear exterior door flying between mop sink and unbroken down boxes. Multiple flies landing on food contact surfaces, utensils and food handling employees during inspection. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22962544

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22962543

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not in use not stored inverted in front of bulk ice bin.

24-08-4

Detail 22962545

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal and plastic containers on shelf over here compartment sink stacked while wet. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22962541

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the dry storage area by the soda syrup boxes and bulk ice bin and in back storage hallway by walk in cooler and freezer. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22962542

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on sides of the reach in freezer on the cook line for frozen burger patties. Build up of ice on walk in freezer condenser unit.

38-01-4

Detail 22962539

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in back hallway over where bread racks are stored.

21-38-4

Detail 22962540

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution on the cook line stored on the floor.

Apr 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 22832624

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the steamer unit on the cook line has build up of burned food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized the steamer unit basket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22832621

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the dish area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 22832626

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At time of inspection no sanitizer available to set up the three compartment sink. Only sanitizer wipes available in store. Per operator waiting to receive quaternary solution from different location. Operator sent employee to store for container of bleach to be able to sanitize equipment if needed. Operator set up the three compartment sink to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22832627

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and light fixtures with dust build up and peeling paint.

12B-07-4

Detail 22832629

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf with carry out bags over the pass through window area.

40-06-5

Detail 22832628

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron and jackets stored on sand which wrapper boxes. Operator had employee relocate the personal items. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22832620

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees working with food on the main cook line with no beard guards.

14-11-5

Detail 22832619

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Clean containers on the storage shelves with cracked edges. Melted spatula on tray over flat top grill.

51-18-6

Detail 22832622

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22832623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the grills have build up of grease, operator has cleaning scheduled for the following week. Reach in freezer and walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance build up, gaskets to be replaced soon. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 22832625

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.

21-12-4

Detail 22832630

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by the drink machine pass through area. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-08-7

Detail 22496913

High Priority - Priority: High Priority-Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has undergone change of ownership, person in charge states in process of obtaining license. Warning

32-10-4

Detail 22496931

Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Menâs toilet with broken top.

36-22-4

Detail 22496942

Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of ice machine.

33-24-4

Detail 22496934

Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. At dumpster, person in charge state has service scheduled to come assess. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 22496927

Basic - Priority: Basic- Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed in clean dish area.

14-38-4

Detail 22496923

Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers in clean dish area with cracked edges, missing pieces.