Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q, 3926 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3926 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6803876
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 2/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in Walk in cooler not covered.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair next to soda dispenser at wait station.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area behind ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, chicken and brisket in Walk in cooler.
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hole in wall near smoker doors, wall there is also very rough and hard to clean.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair next to soda dispenser at wait station. Tile missing over Three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled on reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, rack holding boxes of soda syrup at pumping station is rusty.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair next to soda dispenser at wait station. Wall behind oven across from walk in freezer is peeling and coming apart.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, cooked ribs, chicken and pork roast in walk in cooler.
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen.
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment, none at handwash sink s in kitchen.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 01/14/13.
  • Observed build-up of grease/residue on inside of cornbread warmer in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • Observed residue and rust build-up on wire rack in walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall near small smoker soiled with accumulated BBQ sauce.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire rack to left in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of sticky residue on soda pump lines at pumping station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of small smoker.
  • Critical - Observed tub of BBQ sauce stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs in reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Six small containers of pork trimmings in walkin cooler.
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield over walkin cooler and walkin freezer doorways.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors and lines.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable on reachin cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under fryers.
  • Observed hole in wall behind Vulcan oven in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in salad walkin cooler rusty.
  • Critical - Observed one inch gap at bottom of back door.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, floor tiles missing/broken near threshhold inside walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusty wire racks on south side inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall in disrepair behind Vulcan oven near smoker doors.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles inside doorway to walkin freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease inside corn bread warmer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of pulled pork thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up heat lamp next to fryers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ribs and chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris on opposite side of wall behind phase 2 smoker.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Cooked pulled pork in walkin cooler.
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of dust on air vents for ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of upright reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on warmer at cookline.
  • Observed swinging door between kitchen and dininig room off the hinges.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken at 129 degrees F in smoker. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Hamburger over cooked ribs in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Racks of ribs and chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks in walkin cooler rusty. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on cover to ice bin at soda dispensing machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors and lines.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of dust on ice machine filter cover.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink in kitchen lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair over dishmachine, rough sheetrock with tape hanging down and large crack. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire rack shelves in walkin cooler rusted .
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on back of upright reachin cooler near grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on can rack.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, light in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, loose tape and drywall hanging over dishmachine .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over can rack near walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, cardboard boxes piled near back door. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Hamburger over cooked ribs in reachin cooler in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two dippers at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean knife in knife rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris wire racks in walkin cooler.
  • Observed BBQ sauces accumulated on walkin cooler floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris, overhead light in walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, drywall tape on ceiling over dishmachine is hanging loose. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in kitchen .
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken and ribs in walkin cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, walkin salad cooler shelves rusted .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor under and around water heater .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, behind gas grill at cookline .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, tape hanging from ceiling and unfinished rough spots on ceiling in warewash area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No cover on lights near walkin salad cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM . Repairman called, three compartment sink to be used for sanitizing step until unit repaired.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, near prep table.
  • Observed residue build-up on inside of knife holder on side of equipment rack.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS in kitchen .
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/22/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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