EUSTIS SONIC DRIVE IN

EUSTIS SONIC DRIVE IN, an A kitchen in Eustis, cleared its most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 at 93/100.

On health score it's safer than 74% of Lake County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4 from 1,910 reviews.

Get directions Call (352) 357-5371

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (93/100)
Violations
5 total — 1 intermediate, 4 basic
Address
15125 US HWY 441, Eustis, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Fast food restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Hamburger restaurant, Ice cream shop, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4 stars (1910 reviews)
Seats
24
Phone
(352) 357-5371
Website
Official website
Photo of EUSTIS SONIC DRIVE IN
Photo: Greg Davis

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 1,910 reviews
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What diners say — our read

People either love this place or they do not, and the ratings show it. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.0, so it reads as a strength. Pacing is the next most common subject, in 53% of reviews (averaging 3.9).

The split is 12 positive to 4 negative across 17 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (12 reviews).

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (93/100), 1 intermediate and 4 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. DBPR last walked in on March 12, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 74% of the Lake County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include handwashing and dishwashing facilities.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 24, 2026

    Sonic drive thru was fast and friendly. Food was delicious.

  • June 16, 2026

    Quick service. Love the cherry cokes.

  • June 2, 2026

    There's definitely been a change the last couple years. Not very friendly on intercom

  • May 25, 2026

    Super sonic

  • May 23, 2026

    Fast and friendly

  • May 19, 2026

    The young lady that took my order was so good at speaking (even through the speaker) I was beyond impressed. I wasnt sure if it was AI or if she was a real person until she bought the food out. The food is always great. And they have yet to make a mistake. Its the Sonic in Eustis on 441. Plus they keep the place clean. Very well managed Sonic. Great staff.

  • April 27, 2026

    very yummy jeffery makes good drinks

  • April 18, 2026

    great slush and hot dogs!

  • April 9, 2026

    My husband and I ordered a sonic cheeseburger & crispy fried chicken sandwich with fries. We only lived a mile away and when we got home opened the bag the meals was cold soggy and burned as if all of the stuff had been sitting all day on a counter. It cost almost $17. Dollars for nasty crap. DON'T EVER GO TO THE SONIC ON 441 by David Walker.😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

  • March 26, 2026

    Always has good food and great fast service.

  • March 17, 2026

    This place is becoming a run down restaurant. Most of the screens are Out of Order, monitor screens display DOS Prompt, some menu boards have been completely ripped off the pole. The parking lot is dirty, the shrubs need to be trimmed, and huge palm leaves fall & no one picks them up. We ordered from the pull-up menu. Our call button didn’t work, so I got out of my car & went to the next car spot to order & the screen didn’t work. Couldn’t pay at car spot. Waitress was really nice. Paid with mobile machine. Unfortunately the machine doesn’t allow Tips. No wonder there’s a high turnover of waitresses! We searched our car for enough change to give a decent Tip. I walked it to the door & noticed the walk-up customer area was dirty. Waitresses walking around in the rain and maintaining a polite smile while the owner/managers are not maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The food was decent. Tots were hard & crunchy. Drinks had too much ice in them. We’re not coming back until it looks better outside. First impressions say it all.

  • February 24, 2026

    Hamburger was just nasty.i wont be going back

  • February 3, 2026

    I often swing in drive thru @this location and no matter which crew member is at the window,they are always positive , attentive and somehow seem to always make me feel welcome :-) great job crew

  • January 27, 2026

    Hailey was the best so nice, professional, and fast!

  • January 24, 2026

    Always so good here

  • January 20, 2026

    Good menu - quick service-great beverage selection

  • January 16, 2026

    Last time I placed a mobile order I was with my coworker who also placed a mobile order, I was stalk 17 he was 18. They didn’t allow us to use the same stall number so they had to come out twice. Today I went again with my coworker, got the same stalls but this time I parked on both stalls, not interfering with any other stall. Again I placed the stalls and they brought me my order (17) and waited for about 15 minutes to bring my coworkers order (18) and not only did they bring his food, but they brought attitude and smart ass comments. I tried to save them a double trip however the young girl that works there has absolutely no common sense.

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
7 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
7 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
7 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
7 AM to 12 AM
Friday
7 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
7 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
7 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 12, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. March 10, 2026 · Complaint Full

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  3. January 14, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  4. November 4, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  5. July 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 12, 2026