Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q, 10840 Harts Rd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10840 Harts Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2608059
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dirty dish counter in front if dish machine. Worker swept up roach then discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of water and candy bar in reach in cooler at front counter. Mgr removed items from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach cooler used for prepared salads, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Several flies around the cook line and smoker area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Open box of raw bacon directly on top of pan of raw chicken breast in walk in cooler. Mgr removed box of raw bacon from on top of pan of chicken breast then stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet next to smoker pit area at cook line with red hose attached.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. All nozzles at both machine at wait station.
07/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Box of plastic cutlery in storage area in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At the wait station.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above Smoker area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In front of smoker
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler for salad prep, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Above triple sink
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over French fries in reach in freezer at cook line. Chicken was moved to the bottom by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Both ice bins at the wait station **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cooler behind ice machine
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler behind ice nachine
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Portable fan cookline
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. AC room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Water pooled in bottom of upright cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in cold holding unit not covered. Upright unit , hamburgers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. UP TOP **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 . At 2 hrs temperature was 90? for pork and the beans on steam table. Time marked was 830. Corrective action/ will be reheated in oven to 165? .
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger and chicken over French fries. REACH IN COOLER.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. KITCHEN **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Non Food grade drill with attachment used for food mixing.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Above fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cardboard box used as garbage container. Smoker area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cooler next to fryers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler beside fryers.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler next to fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Wall has damage by reach in cooler next to fryers.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet with red hose attached below hand sink by triple sink. Repeat Violation.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/6/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Tonges hanging from oven door handle.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Large drink cups in waiter area.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Above fryer
  • Critical - Observed live flies in waiter area.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler next to pit area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. No back flow preventer at faucet with black hose attached next to pit.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Multiple potentially hazardous food items temped at 46-47 degrees F, all in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Thermostat set too high, turned down, cooler immediately started blowing colder.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. DO NOT USE dish machine to sanitize until unit can be repaired and can sanitize at 50-100 ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to dish washing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC unit/fan covers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Inside fryer behind door.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, pork both 46 degrees F, green beans, beef both 47 degrees F, all in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Cooler thermostat set too high, turned down.
  • Critical - Observed slight encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 100 ppm, triple sink. Corrected On Site. 200 ppm.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG FIVE EXCLUSION ILLNESS
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, WALKIN COOLER REFRIGERATION VENTS .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL / TOP and SIDE.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, SIDE DOOR/ CHILDREN BOOSTER SEAT. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed outside of GREAE RECYCLING CONTAINER not clean.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
3/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch SOILED EQUIPMENT , without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, REACHIN COOLER NEAR DEEP FAT FRYER .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, TOP METAL RAIL RUSTING .
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground, REAR OF BLD.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, NEAR DISHMACHINE AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, WALKIN COOLER /REFRIGERATION VENTS .
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only, NEAR KITCHEN DOOR EXIT.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, RIBS.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, BULK SUGAR CONTAINER .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food., RAW EGGS OVER FRUITS & VEGETABLES/ WALKIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, BOX OF YAM ON THE FLOOR .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, BULK SUGAR .
  • 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, OBSERVED 2 WAIT STAFF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, METAL PANEL RUSTY.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, NEAR PIT.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, DEEPFAT FRYER .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, BEVERAGE SYRUP .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, NEAR PIT Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES .
3/5/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Person in charge does not require employees to report symptoms of communicable disease.
  • 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, CELL PHONE.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands,LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, CASE OF CUPS
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed WATER accumulated on kitchen floor. AC ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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