Sonic Drive In Of Tallahassee #3, 5814 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN OF TALLAHASSEE #3
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5814 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4703222
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. At shake mix reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and gasket frames. A cook line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Observed drive thru concrete collapsing. Operator states workers should be arriving today to start reparations.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Near ice machine, marked as "Discard 5/30/14."
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and freezer near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile/Grid Support structure above cook line in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Air conditioning vents, several locations throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On lights above fry station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Tall reach in freezer near cook line. Also cook line reach in cooler gasket frames soiled.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cutting board covering reach in freezer near cook line.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and freezer near cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure above cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Above ice cream machine.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near back door.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Lights above fry station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Near dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bacon holding drawer at cook line.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile grid/support structure at cook line rusted.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left in mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind coffee brewer.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station gaskets and door frame. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Pan of chopped snickers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door stainless in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near manager desk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Thursday July 25th 2013. **Warning**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Front counter.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Tall 2 door freezer, bottom door.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in onion ring batter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station and tall 2 door reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • 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. Chicken breasts and hot dogs in tall 2 door reach in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Milkshake reach in.
  • 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.
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Ladies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed handwash sink faucet falling apart in kitchen.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing by back door.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and grease; Ceiling vent above cook line.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at ice cream station.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation changing gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. storing wiping cloth and container. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
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7/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Flammable/combustible materials - properly stored
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2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; limes and cherries at drive-thru.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions; no dates on water filters.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. label flour, etc.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soft-serve ice cream mix at 47 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Ice cream machine is broken - repair man is en route.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chili
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. ice machine filters not dated
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair vents are rusty and flaking
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three compartment bin with flour, etc. not labeled.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; vents are rusted and flaking.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; back of handle on make table lid.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. 52 outdoor seats, 24 on license.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification for Enoch. Exam scheduled for 1/13.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washingtouchihg raw food with gloved hands.then rtes
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.side of cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bread area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. condiment area next milk shake machine
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found a live rach at back door
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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