Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 12719 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12719 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
License #: 2613152
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Over main cook top.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In warewashing area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler drive thru.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. And walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can dented corn on bottom seam, manager will return.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over shrimp corrected manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At hose by smoker.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By smoker area lids stored in dirty bus pans.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelves metal pans
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At hand dash sink by dish washing area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Serving platters in storage room and coffee filters upright uncovered in storage room.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At double door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Above and beside cook line hood.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Shredded cooked turkey 114°-124° reheated in steam table. Corrective action manager placed in oven to heat properly.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Open container of packaged on site frozen raw chicken fingers and raw shrimp, over ready to eat frozen foods. Manager re-arranged **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Behind nozzles In drive thru area
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. Dry crust build up and handle slicer attached to table by walk in cooler
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. By triple sink.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Sacs of onions absolved of shredded cabbage. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Wait station side.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced eggs 44-47° and feta cheese 45-47°, salad buffet. Both were voluntarily discarded by manager.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Sanford Rogers 11/28/2007. He states he has taken the class and passed the test at the beginning of the year and sent certificate to corporate. They have not return it. He states copy has been requested.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping cloths. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line True cooler.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Oven pans. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone in prep area. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Corrected on site
5/31/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Based beans 88-120?F, poultry 127-131?F, ribs 122-127?F. Corrective action all reheated.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Bacon over hot dogs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Managers on duty stated they have cards but are not on site.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At hand sink near steam table outside office, corrective action added soap.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Quaternary strips.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. To go cup of coffee on prep table over potatoes, corrective action moved drink.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with restaurant food. In salad cooler, corrective action moved employee food.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia over 400 ppm in sanitizer bucket, corrective action added water.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pulled pork in steam table at 127-145?F and 141-162?F after two hours, corrective action reheated in oven to 165?F.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ladel hanging on rack exposed to possible cross contamination through brushing articles of clothing. Corrected On Site. Moved. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit fan covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris around soda dispensing nozzles. At fountain in server area.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. At fountain closest to entrance of restaurant.
5/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting containers on racks across from smoker.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on rack next to oven. Corrected On Site. Moved.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Near to go window.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit fan covers in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. At to go window. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mac n cheese 110 degrees F, steam table. Corrected On Site. Reduced pan size/amount in pan.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored./ hanging by food rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.warewashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. / plastic food container with cover. 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.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ cooks prep area.
  • Observed top of equipment ice bin cover with mildew -like build-up./ near window service.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ dishes on top shelf in warewashing area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only./ kitchen area.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./ cooked Potentially hazardous foods in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dirty food g love stored on top shelf with food in the kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./ pots & pans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored./ can sprayer for cleaning.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation./ PHF in walk in cooler. Mgr. disposed off foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area./ not protected / plastic bags stored on top of liquid beverage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ kitchen prep area.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ utensils container. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./ glasses/ plastic pots & pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ uses for storing utensils/ wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen./ dining areas.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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