Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q, 1500 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1500 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711
License #: 4502021
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on dish racks.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in hot holding unit at cook line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Can opener holder
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw bacon over ready to eat in reach in cooler of cook line
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Back flow on the splitter of mop sink
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comminuted meat 47°, poulty 49°, hot dog 46°, less than 4 hours. Advised
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On the lids of white buckets in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Ice scoop holder for ice machine
10/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of machine
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. By drive through
  • Basic - Baking/pizza pans have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On cooling racks
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of ice machine sliding doors, on the inside of the ice machine lid
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooling rack at BBQ cooking area
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At drive thru, employee purse
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table shelf broken
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler has a rusty wall
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop for cole slaw in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Light not functioning. In dry foods storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in the one for holding butter, cole slaw at expedite area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On can opener holder
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. At dish area, stainless steel cleaner by cleaned dishes, chemical bottles next to cleaned utensils by BBQ cooking area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. At drive thru, bleach next to coffee
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease/ dusty. Kitchen
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler wall is rusty
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon in cheese
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain at dish area clogged
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On ice machine sliding doors
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. The one for salad items
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice machine
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under fryers
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By prep area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Salad bar walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45°, advised
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Open space at back door
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By dish area
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. By drive thru
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours, advised
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Chemical spray bottles at wait station
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. By drive thru **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By drive thru
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By prep area
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On cooling racks
  • Basic - Dry foods storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets, bag at drive thru area
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Caulking at prep sink needs to re-caulk
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. At drive thru area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of ice containers
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. On all ice tea spray heads
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Ice buckets
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Lemon chopper
1/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Prep table shelves rusty. X2
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 3 times
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation. 2 times
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Broken tiles, by office
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By ice machine
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On all dish racks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of ice container
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. All
12/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Bar glasses not leave in chlorine sanitizer solution for 7 to 10 second
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar tne far side hand sink
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At bar, the far side hand sink
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. X2 at bar
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Prep table shelves rusty. X2
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 3 times
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Salad walk in cooler, meats walk in cooler fan covers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On vegetable chopper at back prep area
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet under coffee machine, inside cracked ice machine door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At bar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty bins. Under prep table
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above ice machine , and throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation. 2 times
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. At bar
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Broken tiles, by office
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By ice machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated/residue buildup on kitchen floor. In walk in cooler, throughout kitchen, dry storage, back prep BBQ area
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bracelet
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Under fryers
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. In ice tea, single serve cup with no handle used as scoop
  • Critical - Observed inaccurate gauges on dishmachine. Dishmachine data plate stated water temperature to be 130 degree, but the gauge showed water temperature to be 80 degree
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On all dish racks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On can opener holder
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of ice container
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. All
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Ice tea buckets
  • Critical - Observed surface of microwave soiled. The microwave by office
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. At cookline, sanitizer bucket stored with cleaned plates
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Blue chemical bottle at bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by dish area is clogged Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Missing on pans of ribs, pans of shredded pork in walk in cooler
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine was 4/11 Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50ppm at cookline, wait station
10/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 2 times
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. 2 times
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. At Walk in cooler for produce
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust/grease. Fan at back prep area
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated rust. At the walk in cooler for meats
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On racks in walk in cooler, kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mols like substance on soda dispensing nozzles. At drive thru
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. 2 times
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty knives holder.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Throughout kitchen, wait station, dish area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands first before putting gloves on
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. The one for meats
  • Observed food debris accumulated, black residue buildup on kitchen floor. Under equipments at cookline, prep area
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Apron on the same shelf with single serve items at drive tnru
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Imitation crabmeat
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Black residue buildup up on all dish racks
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Ice scoop holders
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Sanitizer at dish area
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. Tomatoe
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease. Throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chickens, ribs-C/A-PIC start re-heat procedure again
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last change filters date was 4/11
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.drive thru. Repeat Violation. 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. Pro
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.area behind nozzles.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.prep area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.various
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp over rte foods in cook line reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.coffee filters
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3 sink leaking
  • 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.by walk in.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles at dish area
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At dry food and paper storage room
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small salad reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At drive thru
  • 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. No certifications proof of training
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Wait staff
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Salad Walk in cooler fan covers
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On surface of 2 drink station at wait station
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On surface of drink station at drive thru
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container at prep area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On top of small reach in cooler for salad
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee changed gloves did not wash hands first before putting new gloves on
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Cook
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink as evidence by grease build up at drive thru
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. All dish racks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of hand sink at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. At drive thru
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Ribs, chickens, pork Corrected On Site.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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