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SONIC DRIVE INS GILROY

6921 CAMERON BL, GILROY, CA, 95020 +14088466400
Fail
92
Latest score
75%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
1
Critical violations

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FAILED
Jun 9, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION67 days ago

The facility is herby closed by the department for not having hot water within the facility. Facility is not allowed to operate until a follow up inspection is conducted by this department. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

Inspection Timeline

Jun 9, 2026Latest
FailedScore: 92/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
92
Jun 9, 2026
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jul 21, 2025
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95
Dec 31, 2024
PassedScore: 94/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
94

Violations Analysis

1
Critical Violations
1 in last 3 inspections
6
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
FailLatest Jun 9, 2026
92/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

The facility is herby closed by the department for not having hot water within the facility. Facility is not allowed to operate until a follow up inspection is conducted by this department. Subsequent follow-up inspections after the first follow-up shall be billed $298-hour, minimum one hour, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM or $645/hour, minimum one hour, during non-business hours, and upon inspector availability.

1 reported violation
  • K21: Hot and cold water availableCritical

    Hot water within the facility was measured at 72*F at the time of inspection. Per PIC, the water heater was turned off since repairs were being made to it; it was leaking water. Hot water heater is not operational. [CA] An approved, adequate, protected, pressurized, potable supply of hot water and cold water shall be provided.

Pass Jun 9, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This is a follow up inspection to verify that all major violations mentioned on 6/8/26 inspection report have been addressed. Major violations have been addressed and found within compliance: - K21: Hot and cold water available. Hot water within the facility has been restored. A leak is noted within the water heater and repairs will be made tomorrow. Submit the work order from technician doing the work on the water heater. Facility is allowed to re-open.

1 reported violation
  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Mold like substance starting to grow within the hot water heater room and walls starting to deteriorate. [CA] Make repairs within this room.

Pass Jul 21, 2025
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    PHFs within prep table were measured between 48-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Facility is making ice baths to place inside of prep table.

  • K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

    Backpacks of employees are on food racks in the back of the facility. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces. [COS] Items were removed from the rack and placed within personal lockers.

Pass Dec 31, 2024
94/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

*NOTE* - One of two prep tables have been removed from the facility. Equipment is no longer on site.

3 reported violations
  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Both doors for the walk ins (refrigeration/freezer) are not self closing; stays open unless if pushed closed. [CA] Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Repair doors properly.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Hole noted under the hand wash station next to the 3-Compartment sink. [CA] Repair holes in structure and maintain in good repair to prevent pest harborage.

  • K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean

    Mold like substance starting to grow within the caulking around the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.