Sonic Drive In #5409, 3407 W Hwy 98, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN #5409
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3407 W Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401
License #: 1305238
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Sausage patties **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hot dogs **Corrected On-Site**
09/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near food storage . Next to bananas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin .
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Hot dogs
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees - omario , nakeyia, To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) not covering drain. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee only rinse hand when washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler to the right of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered onions, lemons, tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Pull drawer hot hold at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed american cheese at 44 degrees fahrenhiet in maketable cooler. Not out 4 hours, manager discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperjack cheese stacked too high and at 51 degrees fahrenhiet on above section of cheese and 41 degrees on lower section. Not out of temperature 4 hours, manager removed and rotated out. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken nuggets and chicken breast in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons, limes, and cherries. Corrected On Site.
7/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Not washing long enough before rinsing off soap and using bare hands to turn off water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris, trash, dust or dirt accumulated on kitchen floor underneath shelving racks of storage throughout.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits and food debris in hothold well/drawer at cookline. Repeat Violation. 12/21/11.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Top slide lid over reach in freezer for frozen hamburger patties. Observed raw hamburger residue and greasy surface on lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulated soil residue in hotholding well/drawer at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on outsides of grill.
  • Observed greasy residue build-up on outsides of walk in cooler doors.
  • Critical - Observed inside of ice machine soiled on area of drop out of ice.
  • Observed men's restroom toilet not flushing properly. Water rose and it slowly lowered but never flushed.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in front entrance area to establishment. Manager states she has not had any problem with backed up drains and no evidencd observed.
  • Critical - Observed onions on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup on lid inside ice bin at drive thru.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, front side of building opposite main road.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with soiled apron. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with food residue. Corrected On Site.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Back flow device mising at hose bibb front side of building outside.
  • Critical - Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties. Placed back on grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Observed in dirty mop water bucket by mop sink rear door and no one observed around or near it during inspection.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed raspberry and peach and hazelnut date(s) exceeds 7 days after opening.
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.Observed ground beef burgers wasn't reaching 155 for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures on the cook line.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Observed gallon cooking oil on the kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed employee using ice scoop with handled but hands were touching the ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed blue towel inside handsink next to drive thru.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Observed employee engaging in foods preparation without hair restraint on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice cream machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the fans) guard in walkin cooler needs cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the peach syrup and raspberry syrup and Hazelnut syrup needs cleaning.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Observed ice inside the reachin cooler,temperature reaching 50 degrees.
  • Ceiling tile missing by the office.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers infront walkin freezer.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in the kitchen.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Observed jacket and purse in dry storege area.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 1-18-2011.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Soiled wiping clothes in sink by managers desk. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Manager cooking and preparing food.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 04-15-10.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken over strawberries in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corn meal.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Touching buns. Corrected On Site.
  • Ice paddle has mold like substance on it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dumping ice in sink by drive through.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Hose in sink by milkshake machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee doned clean gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryers.
7/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/29/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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