Sonic Drive-In, 4201 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sonic Drive-In
Address: 4201 S. Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, Virginia
Phone: (434) 847-4850
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: Apr 14, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

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  • 2200 - Corrected During Inspection Critical An air gap between the water supply outlet and the flood rim level of the 3-vat sink hose is not observed. If this direct connection exists between the drinking water system and a source of contaminated water during times of negative pressure, contaminated water may be drawn into and foul the entire system.
  • 3290 - Hose of mop sing noted to be stored in such a way that prevents cleaning of the mop sink.
April 14, 2009Routine--Details / Comments
0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands (ice cream cone)April 30, 2008Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Found tomatoes in the sandwich prep unit at 50F
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection There was no temperature measuring device located in the ice cream cooler and the line reach-in cooler..
  • 1570 - Corrected During Inspection Found sandwich prep unit running at 50F.
  • 2720 - Corrected During Inspection Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3030 - Corrected During Inspection No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the employee restroom.
  • 3080 - Corrected During Inspection Observed no lighting in the walk-in cooler.
  • 3170 - Grout needed between floor tiles in the fry area.
  • 3200 - Repeat Observed hvac vent over ice cream station with an accumulation of dust/debris
  • 3290 - Corrected During Inspection Mop station in disarray. (Hoses left out)
October 03, 2007Routine18Details / Comments
  • 1570 - The door gaskets on the fryer reach-in unit needs replacement. New door on order per Mgr.
  • 3170 - Floors need grout on the line and counter area. Several tiles broken / need replacement. In process per Owner.
March 20, 2007Follow-up02Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets on the fryer reach-in unit needs replacement. The fryer legs broken, jacks being used.
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Mold build-up on the spray nozzle of the 3 compartment sink.
  • 3140 - Corrected During Inspection Employee drink cups stored on shelves used for food products.
  • 3170 - Floors need grout on the line and counter area. Several tiles broken / need replacement.
  • 3200 - Slight dust build-up on the air vent at the ice cream station.
  • 3260 - Corrected During Inspection Employee coats / jackets being stored on shelves used to store food products.
March 02, 2007Routine15Details / Comments
  • 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Bacon and chicken breast being held at room temperature.
  • 1320 - Corrected During Inspection The thermometer of the ice cream prep unit was broken.
  • 1780 - Critical Mold build-up on the spray nozzle of the 3 compartment sink.
  • 1800 - Grease build-up in the grill exhaust hood , under the grill, the exterior of the exhaust hood, and under the bun rack. Dust / grease build-up in the warmer lights of the fry warmer. The interior of the reach-in freezer, reach-in cooler, and hamburger freezer has a food debris build-up.
  • 1880 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food-contact surfaces of the following equipment were not observed sanitized: Knife of the ice cream prep unit
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
  • 3180 - Floor of the walk-in freezer has a debris build-up.
June 23, 2006Routine34Details / Comments
  • 1570 - Repeat Legs under the fryer are broken.
  • 1580 - The cutting board on the ice cream prep. unit are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
  • 1800 - Repeat Food debris, grease build-up: grill sides and underneath the grill.
  • 2790 - The indoor floor material located in front of the fryer does not meet the standard of: smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Tile broken / needs grout.
  • 3180 - Floors under / behind the fryer have a debris build-up. Interior of the sandwich prep. unit and ice cream prep. unit have a debris build-up.
November 08, 2005Routine05Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the line reach-in cooler and line reach-in freezer. Corrected during inspection.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the sandwich prep. unit, ice cream prep. unit and the custard machine need replacement. The kitchen handsink faucet needs repair. The legs under the fryer need repair. The cove molding at the handsink broken. On order or work order per Mgr.
  • 1800 - Repeat Grease dripping under the grill. Corrected during inspection.
April 19, 2005Follow-up12Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the line reach-in cooler and line reach-in freezer.
  • 1570 - Repeat The door gaskets of the sandwich prep. unit, ice cream prep. unit and the custard machine need replacement. The kitchen handsink faucet needs repair. The legs under the fryer need repair. The cove molding at the handsink broken.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: Toaster oven.
  • 1780 - Critical Repeat Mold build-up in the ice machine bin.
  • 1800 - Dust build-up on top of the line warmer unit. Food debris on the bulk storage containers and under the bread racks. Grease dripping under the grill.
  • 2640 - The lid on the grease trap not kept closed.
  • 2720 - Dumpster or outside refuse container was open or uncovered.
April 13, 2005Routine34Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. October 18, 2004Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the @EQUIPMENT@ used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues. Mold build-up in the ice machine bin.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the @EQUIPMENT@ has accumulations of grime and debris. Grease / food debris build-up in the exhaust hood and the reach-in freezer.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the @LOCATION@. Reach-in freezer beside the grill. Corrected
  • 1570 - @EQUIPMENT@ was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Door handle of the reach-in freezer is broken, the door gaskets of the soft serve unit and the ice cream prep. unit need replacement.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the @EQUIPMENT@. Sandwich prep. unit.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: @EQUIPMENT@. Grill, hot holding unit drawer.
October 05, 2004Follow-up34Details / Comments
  • 1780 - Critical Food contact surfaces of the @EQUIPMENT@ used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues. Mold build-up in the ice machine bin.
  • 1800 - Repeat The nonfood contact surface of the @EQUIPMENT@ has accumulations of grime and debris. Grease / food debris build-up in the exhaust hood and the reach-in freezer.
  • 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in the @LOCATION@. Reach-in freezer beside the grill. Corrected
  • 1570 - @EQUIPMENT@ was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Door handle of the reach-in freezer is broken, the door gaskets of the soft serve unit and the ice cream prep. unit need replacement.
  • 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  • 1320 - Repeat There was no temperature measuring device located in the @EQUIPMENT@. Sandwich prep. unit.
  • 2890 - Repeat (Infrared lamp, Heat lamp) in @LOCATION@ not protected against breakage by a shield. Broken light shield over the grill.
  • 3180 - @Physical structure@ in the @Location@ noted in need of cleaning. Mold build-up on the door gaskets of the sandwich prep. unit.
  • 3340 1 - Critical Containers of @HAZARDOUS PRODUCT@ are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Chemical spray bottle stored next to food products. Corrected.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: @EQUIPMENT@. Grill, hot holding unit drawer.
September 15, 2004Routine46Details / Comments
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the @EQUIPMENT@ had accumulations of grime and debris. Bun racks, hoods, walk-in freezer floor, reach-in freezer, lids of the bulk storage containers.
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the @EQUIPMENT@ is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Condiment rack in poor shape. Disposed of during inspection.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the @LOCATION@. Reach-in unit.
  • 1570 - @EQUIPMENT@ was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Bulk container lids broken.
  • 1580 - The cutting board(s) along the @LOCATION@ are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. Ice cream prep. area.
  • 1320 - Temperature measuring device in the sandwich prep. unit broken.
  • 2890 - Light bulb in @LOCATION@ not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistent. Behind the line.
  • 3380 - Critical @Sanitizing Agent@ being applied to food contact surfaces does not meet the requirements of 21 CFR 178.1010. Sanitizer in 2 buckets below 50 ppm.
  • 1770 A - Critical The following equipment food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch: @EQUIPMENT@. Toaster unit
March 02, 2004Routine36Details / Comments
1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: the canopener blade. The mngr. corrected this item at the time of evaluation.April 23, 2003Routine01Details / Comments

April 14, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

April 30, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands (ice cream cone)
Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.

October 03, 2007 (Routine)


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March 20, 2007 (Follow-up)


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March 02, 2007 (Routine)


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June 23, 2006 (Routine)


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November 08, 2005 (Routine)


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April 19, 2005 (Follow-up)


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April 13, 2005 (Routine)


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October 18, 2004 (Follow-up)

Comments:
Previous violations corrected.

October 05, 2004 (Follow-up)


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September 15, 2004 (Routine)


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March 02, 2004 (Routine)


Violations:

April 23, 2003 (Routine)


Violation: 1770 - Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: the canopener blade. The mngr. corrected this item at the time of evaluation.
Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
Comments:
Note: The three compartment sink was set up properly with 200 ppm quantinary ammonium in the third basin. The employees were doing a great job of hand washing at the time of evaluation.

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