Sonnys, 5001 20 St, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5001 20 St, Vero Bch, FL 32966
License #: 4101289
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table with sauce pitchers heavily stained and rusted.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pulled pork. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
10/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Slicer area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large catering pan lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Heavy build up of rust on bbq sauce shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Top of reach in on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Heavy build up of rust on bbq sauce shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Top of reach in on cooks line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken in walkin cooler by prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not sanitizing Must sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Attached thermometer not accurate within /- 2°. Reading 58°, food temps inside unit at 41° **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Under 2 compartment food sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer at doorway **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under shelves in smoker room **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large plastic containers in back prep corner on can opener shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Bbq sauce storage shelf by 2compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens room **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top back wall and bottom opening **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pineapple chunks in HWS by dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states entire staff has received new training. No documentation available at time of inspection. **Warning**
8/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cranberries bag
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Women's restroom
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Three boxes of pork shoulder
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Exterior of items soiled
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Sternos over plastic spoons
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
2/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- dry ingredients
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food containers cracked
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.- cardboard used as shelf cover
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material heavily on can opener.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin.- druve thru area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean utensils,not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./1 can cream corn,apple sauce/manager discarded
  • Critical - Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on lemon slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./waite station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./beef-38-42 put in cooker
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./cup lids
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./drive thru window ice bin
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./window cleaner,bleach Repeat Violation.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- tiles being redone, in process
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- baconbits and ranch mix Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container next to handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.- debris and rust under prep table near dry storage
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- purple and blue liquid in spray bottle
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. observed recent delivery
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
4/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice./drive thru ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint./several employees
  • Observed cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./all cutting boards
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./shelving cleaned but still heavily rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine./cleaned missed upper aa by ice dispenser needs detailing Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./drive thru light build up interior Repeat Violation.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner./on shelf in dishmachine area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./doing a better job but needs more follow up Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor cracked causing standing water by drain drive thru area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./through out Repeat Violation.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Wholesome, sound condition
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
  • Critical. Employee training validation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
6/29/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./ribs walk in cooler
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./ unsealed walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./bleach in storage area
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product on buffet recommended rapid chill less than 4 hrs
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walk in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ dry storage
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands./changing gloves or washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food./observed ooen yogurt with spoon in it in the top of reach in cooler prep area
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./on wire rack drive thru above plastic utensils storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint./waite staff
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover./under marinator
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on meat slicer.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on lemon slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's stored back area,cups w ite station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./mop sink
  • Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy amount garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling ght shield cracked starting to hang in ladies room
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./kitchen
  • Light not functioning./mop sink area
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation./
9/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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