Sonny's Bbq, 4102 E Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4102 E Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5004
License #: 5201313
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink bottle over food prep. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Glasses, keys on shelf in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Walk in cooler door is rusted, bent, and has insulation showing.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 102°, chicken 111°, beef 113° in warmer. Moved items to oven.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chowder on salad prep table 102°. Put in oven to bring to temperature.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Chicken over beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pitmaster area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Case of dressing on walk-in cooler floor) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (In dish area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (Light shields in dry storage area) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In imitation crab salad and diced eggs) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Ice bucket cracked)
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. (Shield in walk-in freezer)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (Cook line and dry storage area) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In imitation crab salad in walk-in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (On dish machine racks)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. (Drive thru area in corner - grease and water)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. (Both walk-in coolers)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Coffee in filters on server line not covered) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. (In office, under dish machine, and wall under faucet in entry way to drive-thru area)
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. (In cook line area)
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. (On cook line)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. (Behind char grill)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized plates stored with dirty plates under slicer
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine, and lids on ice bins.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves, without washing hands FIRST.
  • Observed food/trash debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 3 pieces of chicken between 127-131 Degrees F. in warmer. ALL OTHER MEATS O K.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/23/2012Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Drain cover missing in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Window Cleaner. Corrected On Site.
2/15/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small Drive Thru Refrigerator. Ambient Air Temperature observed at 54 Degrees F.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on black fan in drive thru area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Touching towel dispenser after washing hands).
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream Packets held at 53 Degrees F. in small drive thru refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler.
2/7/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in cook area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling where vent cover is falling down.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, and Chicken Base between 44-45 Degrees F. in salad walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitize solution stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered chicken base, and clean salad plates in salad walk-in cooler.
8/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed bowls stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed door handles on reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. FRIES.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in reach-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ribs, and chicken in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cubed Cheese in walk-in cooler #2. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered RIBS in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on black fan in drive-thru near electrical panel boxes.
  • Observed cups stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cubed Cheese in walk-in cooler #2.
  • Critical. Observed attached BIB drink syrup stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed in-use ice scoop for big ice machine not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on drawer coolers in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed hot cups stored on floor in Drive Thru Area.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in grill area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed urinals not clean.
  • Critical. Observed santizer towel buckets improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cole slaw, and cheese walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. (Shredded Cheese in walk-in cooler).
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Scooping Ice with cup.
  • Observed ice bucket with hole in it covered with duct tape. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed door handles to reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up in pre-wash sink area, and on top of dishmachine.
  • Observed single-service lids for gallon containers stored on floor.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibbs in cook area, and at Y split in dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Observed Windex stored in area with silverware.
  • Critical. Observed EXPOSED electrical wires on smoker. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied

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