Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 4434 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4434 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
License #: 2608578
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under lamp at window and ledge at window by Warmers **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Prep area by cook line, over shelving
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1 door unit by cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids on shelf in storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table, by upright freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened on 5/27/14, discarded by mgr **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On plastic panel inside
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Mr Paul, sent on his phone **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken salad 60° in walk in cooler, corrective action: uncovered
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Upright cooler by office, also vents in upright cooler at server area
6/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. By silverware, server area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Baked beans and green beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink, cook line
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. By cook line room
  • 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. Raw chicken over fries in upright freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucets under handsink, cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease/dust on food-contact surface. Vents in reach in cooler, server area
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs opened a couple of days ago **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in cook line
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan, cook line, cart by BBQ pit
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Storage shed
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In freezer on top over customer food
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut kale, explained time as public health control, corrective action: wrote time
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 119° beef in warmer, corrective action: reheated
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet outside **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 1 door prep unit by cook line
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. 1 door upright unit by prep
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested less than 100ppm. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Underneath prep sink by dish machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of cups on floor in storage area down from cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed slightly encrusted material on can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Interior of cooler across from cooking equipment.
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Black buildup in interior of ice bin in the back top. Ice bin nearest ice machine.
  • Black mold-like build-up on vents on ceiling in dishwashing area.
  • Excessive grease build up on hood filter. Manager said it is scheduled to be cleaned tonight.
  • Critical - Food debris buildup in interior top of microwave. COS.
  • Critical - Improper vertical separation of raw and ready to eat foods. Open containers of raw frozen chicken tenders, beef burgers and shrimp stored above fries in reach in cooler by cookline. COS.
  • Old food stuck to "clean" containers. Large lids on storage shelf. COS.
  • Critical - Personal food item (milk) not clearly labeled or in designated area. Stored with restaurant food in server reach in cooler.
  • Soiled reach in freezer gaskets. COS.
  • Critical - Spray hose next to dish machine hangs lower than flood level in sink.
  • Standing water on floor behind reach in cooler and under shelves next to cook line. Manager said it is to be repaired today.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wait station tea glasses.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Broken- dishwashing area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site, prep top box.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, wait area.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, knife holder. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, near ice machine. Plumber called.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor behind ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior top of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 47-52 degrees. Corrective action, less cheese in pan, foil over top.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Shelves in walk in not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, rust noted.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, no date found on ice machine water filters.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, baked potatoes in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes/apron instead of handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of scale and grime in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease and black grimey residue on nonfood-contact surface- in mop sink outside. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cooler door handles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, cook line equipment- exteriors.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up, small prep unit. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, outside. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water where floor tiles are missing in kitchen.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, pegboard installed.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained, potholes in rear driveway.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use, on kitchen wall. For reporting purposes only.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner, pulled pork in steam table- Sonny's procedure not followed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, cooler handles.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walk in freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, lexans. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, outside faucets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live tiny flies in kitchen and dining room.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to ensure proper thawing and reheating of food according to Sonny's procedure.
6/1/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, watergate salad.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, chicken salad, etc.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours, beans at 85-112 degrees in pot -were put on 'after lunch'. Corrected On Site., heat turned up. Keep stirred.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, some lexans with large cracks and chips noted.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, ran 3 times. 0 ppm.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, prep top unit.
  • Critical. Observed dried soiled material on one slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, greasy liquid under kitchen steamer for stew and soup.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, stacked wet.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibbs outside.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor, very slippery in prep/pit area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine in wet towel bucket well over 200 ppm. Corrected On Site, changed to quaternary type.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bags of sugar at beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream at 45 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Items moved to different cooler in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation area, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces, above grill. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinse tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris at cookline.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers throughout facility.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, with single serve items.. Corrected On Site.
9/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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