Sonic Drive In #5287, 4001 Hwy 90, Pace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN #5287
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4001 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571
License #: 6701405
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: burger reach-in freezer. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items: jackets, purses, cell phone.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner: small cambro lid melted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment: sewer gas-like smell in drive thru area and near ice machine.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl ice paddle cracked/chipped/grooved. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer (burned out).
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food: parcooked chicken products over tater tots in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: by ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: restrooms.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust/grease.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board stained: top of meat reach-in.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact utensil stained/grooved: ice paddle. **Repeat Violation**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Banana split containers not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Dumpster lid left open.
  • Basic - One dumpster lid missing/detached.
  • Basic - Plastic ice machine spatula cracked/chipped.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler door gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled ice cream machine exteriors/side.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area... caulking.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink... Men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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... on time extension due 10/14/13.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
9/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/28/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near back door.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in rear area.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment from floor drain issue.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly near the 3CS and storage side or the restaurant. Observed the drain backed up once during visit. This was squeegeed to another drain that is working and floors mopped. Called D6DDM on this. 24-hour callback is directed. Plumbing company has been called and are enroute. Toilets, other drains are working. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the sandwich unit.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food ( cheese, sliced veggies) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse in the sandwich unit (See Stop Sale). Do not use this unit for cooling unless you are double-panning with ice and frequently monitoring temperatures, until it has been serviced and able to maintain products at 41°F or below.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment (behind safe, Sound/communications cabinet).
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair - threshold of walk-in cooler damaged.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing over entrance to walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near rear door.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket and upper door torn/in disrepair, allowing room temp air inside; unit is already freezing up inside on cold air vents.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on sundae prep station.
  • Intermediate - Mold-like substance in hot peppers jar, under the lid (walk-in cooler).
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on milkshake mixer head.
  • Observed cove molding under the walk-in cooler door missing/damaged.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on fruit wedger/slicer.
  • Observed floor area under/behind the soda box racks covered with standing water.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall cove tile broken near the rear door.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (liquid egg). Ensure products remain under refrigeration except when in immediate use. If necessary, put on ice if not in the cooler.
  • Observed soil and debris accumulated in kitchen floor drains under the 3-compartment sink and the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area - above grill station.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold sandwich unit incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Food moved to another unit or iced. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in the Men's bathroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken or missing cove tiles near rear door.
  • Critical - Observed dented #5 can of crushed pineapple. Do not use product.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See Stop Sale.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed (QA @ 500+). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soil build-up in floor drain under 3CS.
  • Observed soil, debris, slime accumulated under ice machine on floor and pipes.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on the milkshake machine and the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed leaking faucet at a handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed soil build-up accumulated in kitchen floor drain.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up on reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands near Sundae Prep Station (discarded food in sink). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soil accumulated on kitchen floor in rear area.
  • Critical - Observed the Sundae preparation station soiled with food deposits. Corrected On Site.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical. Observed sandwich unit cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed soil/diry accumulated under soda station equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box B/1 unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in reach-in freezer (tenders). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually (last date is 5/24/07).
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed Men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of Sundae station unit; around doors, hinges.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of ice bin exterior around front panels.
  • Observed residue build-up on counter under coffee & tea makers.
  • Observed residue build-up on undersidE of 3CS.
  • Observed residue build-up on surfaces around reach-in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind fry station.
  • Observed food debris/mold-like substance accumulated in kitchen floor drains.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind/near fry station.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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