Sonic Drive-In, 5399 International Drive, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5399 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5810246
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's and ladies restrooms
  • Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet missing the seat cover.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager used cup without handle to scoop the customers drinking ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface under the hood filter areas.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee purse stored at the register **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees including managers
  • Basic - Interior of fryers has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with black uncleanable marks.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Stainless steel two door storage cooler next to the fryers doors not closing.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. Hood system dispensing smoke in them working areas.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket ppm
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the prep / cook line not changing gloves as needed. Observed employee in the same glove for the entire inspection.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Corn dogs prepped at 10:00am rechecked at 47° not dropping fast enough.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook while watch while cooking on main line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Per Manager will be defrost walk in freezer
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 45°f stored in reach in cooler located next to grease bin. Recommend manager use a ice bath
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of freezer has food crumbs
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electric outlet cover plate missing located near 3 comp sink.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Hallway kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Baseboard cracked near walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 46°f per manager sliced 9am /10am manager placed in cooler.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Observed near syrup bottes, recommend current pest control company to be notify. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed terrible accumulation manager aware of problem.
  • 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. Spoke to General Manager only one employee has proof of food handling training.12/6/2013 **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Baseboard cracked near walk in cooler
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Main service line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Onion ring cooler
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Recommend Manager to continue training for all employees. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Food crumbs at the bottom
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bin used for breading onions rings
6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main service line
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while preparing food on main line
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink located by desk
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Throughout kitchen , hand sink , mop sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Back prep area ,recommend Manager to notify current pest control company.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Top panel
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Lettuce spilled on the bottom
  • 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. Spoke to General Manager only one employee per Manager new employees, has proof of training manuals Fax copy of completion of training in our office.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. Spoke to Manager has date may 2011
3/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Hand sink at front desk.
  • Light not functioning. Walk-in cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers and reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y connection at mop sink.
9/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese 47 degrees F stored in reach in cooler. ON CB SLICED YELLOW AMERICAN CHEESE 53 F LIQUID EGGS 51 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 56 F, LIQUID EGGS ON BOTTOM 50 F IN SANDWICH TOP REACH IN COOLER, ON COOKLINE ON 08/09/2012 SANDWICH TOP AMBIENT AIR TEMPRATURE 38 F ,AMERICAN CHEESE 40 F INSIDE AND ON TOP, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 45 F AND LIQUID EGGS 50 F.CHECKED WITH OPERATORS THERMOMETER . CALIBRATED OPERATORS AND STATE THERMOMETERS BOTH WITHIN + -- 2 degree FAHRENHEIT
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers located on cooks line Repeat Violation. SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Greasy floors underneath fryers SAME ON CB
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. 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 : 8/7/2012. SAME ON CB
8/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt shaker located on cooks line SAME ON CALLBACK
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese 47 degrees F stored in reach in cooler. ON CB SLICED YELLOW AMERICAN CHEESE 53 F LIQUID EGGS 51 F, PEPPER JACK CHEESE 56 F, LIQUID EGGS ON BOTTOM 50 F IN SANDWICH TOP REACH IN COOLER, ON COOKLINE
  • Violation: 14-09-1 Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Water filter leaking attached to ice machine. Repeat Violation. SAME ON CB
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tile underneath fryer grout missing around tile Repeat Violation. SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers located on cooks line Repeat Violation. SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Greasy floors underneath fryers SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Edges of wall has damage located near dry storage area. SAME ON CB
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guard covers has terriible dust accumulation located in walk in cooler. SAME ON CB
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/7/2012. SAME ON CB
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. 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 : 8/7/2012. SAME ON CB
8/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tile underneath fryer grout missing around tile Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/7/2012 .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 8/7/2012.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. 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 : 8/7/2012.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guard covers has terriible dust accumulation located in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Body of soda machine very sticky also back panel.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Greasy floors underneath fryers
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers located on cooks line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink pre rinse nozzle leaking pipes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese 47 degrees F stored in reach in cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Edges of wall has damage located near dry storage area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink located in three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Observed water on the bottom of reach in cooler located on the main line.
  • Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Water filter leaking attached to ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt shaker located on cooks line
6/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tile underneath fryer
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed manager in training
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Holes inside panels of ice machine
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near grease holder and ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink Per Manager staus of plumbing must be replace, must be corrected by next inspection.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. foam cups stored in floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. frozen hamburger patties inside walk in freezer.
  • Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. Water filter leaking attached to ice machine.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing, storage area and by mopsink.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate, by 3-comp sink. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's room observed with no self-closer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, water filter by ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Drain hole by three comp sink .
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat, bowl in breader.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Manager moved grilled chicken into walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, breader.
7/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Main cooler on line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head of ice cream machine. Manager disassemble parts on ice cream machine cleaning and sanitizing throughly at time of complaint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed on ice cream machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed old lettuce and spilled onions on the bottom.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. american sliced cheese 47 degrees F on top panel reach in cooler. recommend ice bath for Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed flying insects inside bottom cabinet of ice cream machine, per Manager not using machine part is order. Manager cleaning and sanitizing machine at time of complaint inspection. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Door panel around edges has black mold like growth. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Observed on milk shake prep table very badly damage.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located near ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag/box syrup stored on floor near storage shelve. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed fryers floor tile
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink and hand sink in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 45 degrees F recommend ice bath for proper temperature.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bulk container for batter
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed french toast sticks Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. Observed near mop sink
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shakers used french fries
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chocolate milk 47 degrees F Product discard sliced cheese 44 degrees F
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Observed grape tomatoes stored with shredded cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed door hinges broken on reach in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed torned door gaskets on reach in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Door panel underneath lid
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. main station cooler on the bottom and reach in cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed area around counter wher fries dispensed
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top panel lid of reach in cooler has food crumbs,also container labels stored inside.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink located in the food prep line.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back hallway near walk in freezer
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Repeat Violation.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Oil in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese held less than four hours.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Front line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.Meat freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Drive thru area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Lemon wedger. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of heavy grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Under heat lamps.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bread crumbs,onion batterin kitchen .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Desserts station.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.Cooks' line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on lemon wedger.Pieces of lemon.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Inside fryer cabinets.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.Broken tiles by bread area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout missing throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed holes in wall.Mop sink area.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
9/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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