Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 35620 Hwy 27, Haines City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 35620 Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844
License #: 6301857
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Utensil between prep sink and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. On soups in salad bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Utensils in between prep sink and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned wiping cloth has food debris/soil.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cookline.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers on stored under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks in waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in bathroom area. Near smoker.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near waitress station.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near back door.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Crab salad inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef and beans.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish machine draining on floor.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Floor needs to be grouted.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 46° F. Operator iced down product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm. Sanitizer bucket empty. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna and potato salad 45°F. Operator iced product down. chopped eggs 46°F.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Shredded chicken inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. In drive thru area.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop in cole slaw inside walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. On hose Bibb near smoker.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Cups.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Near dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped eggs 48°F.
  • High Priority - Cooked fruits/vegetables cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47°F.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken in warmer near cookline.
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cubed ham 47°F.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near smoker.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cookline. Drive thru area.
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on dish rack.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers inside walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in wait station. Cups.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Near smoker.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken in dishwashing aa.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. near cookline.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near soda boxes and dishwashing area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef 45 degrees F and chicken 44 degrees F inside reachin cooler on cookline.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. plastic jugs in back storage room.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. on hosE bibbs near smoker.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. water filters on ice machine not dated.
8/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. above potatoes
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using bowl without handle to scoop ice out machine serverline
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Several missing tiles in the back of house
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On stock shelves
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Serverline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside walkin freezer door
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine on serverline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in server area. By ice machine
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in stock area.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Cashier stand clear liquid
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Back room -old equipment and unkept backroom
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Both ice machine Dated 08/24/10
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. Above 3 compartment sink For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Both ice machines
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Prep area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine on serviceline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Serviceline
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Server took hair and put in back up then served drink without washing hands
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All walkin coolers ceilings and around fans
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Serviceline
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old equipment in back room
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Soup bar corner of sneezeguard missing
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 08/10 Expires 08/11
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Stockroom bbq sauce in to-go cups
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Cookline
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Knives in prep area in clean knife holder
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knife on walkin freezer shelf Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Coleslaw walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10/19/11.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Server doors on walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Stockroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in large ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Glass cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler meat rack
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Each end of Y splitter in kitchen
8/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Cookline and prep/stock area
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Walkin freezer chocolate cake knive
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Rubbermaaid food containers
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler drive thur
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Server station
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Severs not washing hand after handling dirty dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cookline/fryers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Prep area stock shelves
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked meat walkin cooler by cookline
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tea urns serverline
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corn bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bulk lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fork cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Servers when taking dirty dishees to kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cashier station
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Both machines
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons serverline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drive thur-potato salad spoon in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Women's restroom
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Mens restroom
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cookline
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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