Sonic Drive-In, 3450 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3450 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202643
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Above milk shake machine .
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. At sandwich prep line .
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Batter . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Below triple sink and hand sink in rear .
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor and mop sink area soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Below reach in cooler .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Chili, beef , gravy - hot holding products . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potato - 124°f to 110°f in hot holding area.VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
6/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cut lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Milk mixture at front area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer stored next to cherries and lemons on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
8/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Mountain Dew
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hand towel dispensers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side exit blocked with coolers
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep. Cooler. PHF'S at 53 Degrees F. Ambient Air Tempetature at 73 Degrees F.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in prep.cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in grill/cook area used by food employees. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE in prep. cooler at 53 Degrees F. Corrective Action Taken.
  • Critical - Observed several employees improperly washing hands by touching faucet handles after washing hands .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered shake mix in hopper of machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in grill/cook area used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of a mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine, and lid for drop down hamburger freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Touching faucet handles after washing hands). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets on ice cream machines dirty with mix build-up.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered sausage in walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing in two locations.
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers near back door.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. Trash On Floor.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed cleaner/degreaser stored next onion ring maker. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cups stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on McCall coolers.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on McCall cooler in poor repair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hotdogs stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed shake collars stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed floor area covered with standing water near ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
3/29/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers near walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed faucet at mop sink dripping continuously.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed shortning stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed standing water on bottom shelf of prep.cooler.
2/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sandwich & Banana. Corrected On Site.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a black mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by ONE live roach found in desk area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed back door exit blocked by boxes. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working bulk containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese 54 Degrees F in ice trough. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of a mold-like substance on door of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on chicken strip drawer warmer.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not clearly identified by common name.
  • Water filters to ice machine have not been dated inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Multiuse food-contact pan/lids not smooth, free of breaks/cracks & chips.
  • Observed residue build-up in mop sink.
  • Lights in several locations missing proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitizer buckets.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cheese in Sandwich Prep. Cooler). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Eggs in steam table).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (Sandwich Prep. Cooler). DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE. Repeat Violation. Breaker Re-Set.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no PROOF of an approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Pans not properly air-dried on shelf over triple sink.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found on wall near desk area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Pull station cord for fire suppression system hanging down and in poor repair. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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