Sonic Drive In, 2401 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2401 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5202339
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Containers of oil . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Dairy cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Malt powder **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 45°f, cheese 44°f- 47°f. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN . PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water and cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Front sink .
07/08/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on Beverage Air reach in freezer in poor repair.
  • Basic - Hood fans not pulling smoke out of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Water filter for drink systen not changed/ dated according to manufacturer''s instructions.
5/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drain cover near back prep table missing.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing red and yellow wrist bands.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on Beverage Air reach in freezer in poor repair.
  • Basic - Hood fans not pulling smoke out of kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice Tea stored in tea urn not covered.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle at handsink near office.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake Mix, Hot Dogs, Cheese, and Sauerkraut @ 47° in walkin cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on parking side of restaurant? **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Water filter for drink systen not changed/ dated according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Intermediate - Water settling on bottom shelf of topping reach-in cooler.
5/5/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored on top of BIB drink syrup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water settling on bottom shelf of topping cooler.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at handsink near front counter, and triple sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. North Side of restaurant.
  • Intermediate - Establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand antiseptic provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near kitchen hand sink.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Back ledge of make table cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Interior top by chute
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Plastic container of clean utensils with build up in bottom of container, above 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reachin freezers and upright reachin cooler
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Multiple coolers and freezer son cookline
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open container of frozen raw steaks stored over frozen cooked sausage in upright reachin freezer next to flattop on cookline. Items re-arranged
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of door handle on walk-in cooler and freezer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of cup on floor in outside storage shed. Placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris. Up behind nozzles at soda machine by hot line
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Back hand sink .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Mop sink in poor repair .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf below prep table .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Label on bottle is rubbed off .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at the back .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by the outside dining area .
  • Water filters for ice machine lacking current date of change .
2/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door bolted shut during operating hours .
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back exit door .
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf below prep table .
12/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • Observed build-up of debris on the mop sink .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Shake machine not kept clean . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food/ slush container stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed mop/service sink in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet is leaking .
  • Water filters not dated .
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Latest copy reviewed Jan ,2008 .
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. This violation must be corrected by : 7/6/11.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 7/6/11.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/6/11.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/6/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Flour /batter containers have old food build up on them .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washing done in 8 seconds , should be 15 to 20 seconds . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. 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. No proof furnished . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf below the prep table .
  • Critical - Observed syrup drink stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters for the ice machine last changed 7/2010 . No proof good for more than 6 months .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in kitchen area not labeled .
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/frosting container nor labeled .
5/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour min container not labeled .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour mix not covered .
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cheese put on buns with bare hands .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Water filters for the ice machine last changed 1/11/10 . No proof good for more than 6 months .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed batter mix container not identified.
  • Critical. Observed employee touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands - no Alternative Operating Procedures. Corrected on site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets are torn and in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance accumulated in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on the can opener.
  • Observed dirt build-up on the handsink in kitchen.
  • Observed old brown-like subsatnce on can opener brace.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gaskets are torn and in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed hose bibb by back door missing the backflow device.
  • Observed dumpster lids are open.
4/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese inside the walk in cooler holding at 44 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters for the ice machine last changed 4/08 .
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Mop sink tiles broken and sink in poor repair .
  • Wash solution not clean. Inside triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By the front door . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles broken at junctures below hand sink & below fryers in the kitchen area .
  • Critical. Observed food service employee training is incomplete .
11/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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