Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 5910 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5910 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
License #: 6303012
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
07/09/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Above gill in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 small live roach observed on wall in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Old liquid inside of the spray bottle on ledge above 2 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated July 28, 2012 **Warning**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ribs on cooling rack in walk in cooler covered itch plastic wrap.
5/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Arizona Energy Drink on shelf with clean dishes under prep table.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to cn good rack.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Next to can good rack and dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Mac n Cheese in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 16 or more roaches of different sizes on hood over dish machine and on wall around dishwasher area. 1 medium roach on wall opposite the dishwasher area. 1 medium roach on ceiling in the dishwasher area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ribs on cooling rack in walk in cooler covered itch plastic wrap.
5/23/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Back prep area
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Rip it energy drink on salad prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Over grill and steamtable.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cookline.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Wiped nose with gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old labels stuck to clean dishes.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Chicken noodle soup and hamburger buns in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Above grill.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line over grill used for garlic bread.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Salad walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor ice build up on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid on raj with cleaning supplies.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Red jacket and a black cap stored on prep table(s) in salad prep area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Above flat grill.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen across from steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Gold color liquid shelf under flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./broken floor tiles /kitchen floor
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning./cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./bathrooms.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./ice tea/ledge on steamtable.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands./didn't use paper towels to turn of faucet Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./exit out of kitchen doors to the right.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./ cup used for scoop /beverage station.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./dining room.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./walk in cooler
9/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./missing floor tiles kitchen in front of smoker/dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./near prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented cans/Imperial Golden Sweet Corn Cream Style/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./kitchen
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./date filters to ice machine.
7/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./filter to ice machine /dated June 2010
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./walkin cooler shelves
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable./dishwasher area.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishwasher area.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. This violation must be corrected by : 06/19/2012.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./ next to prep sink.
  • Light not functioning./cookline over stove and grill.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./kitchen over slicer
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./walkin cooler shelves
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an b beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table salad area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./dishwasher area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./walkin cooler.
  • 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./next to prep sink
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./filter to ice machine /dated June 2010
4/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable./missing and broken floor tiles/dishwasher area.
  • Light not functioning./cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./ledge of grill/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./exit to the right of swinging doors to dining area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • 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.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable..walkin cooler
12/15/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./drinking cups
  • Light not functioning./cookline above stove.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris..beverage syrup area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.walkin cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./walkin cooler.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./across from prep area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by hamd cart.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./lids to lexan pans Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./prep area
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./Sonny's crinkle cut potatoes/walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ovens/vulcan and blodgett/backside of kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./cleaning utensils /near prep area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./cup used as a scoop /beverage station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./spoons / frontline area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./walkin cooler.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./near entrance to kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./lids for lexi pans.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./food prep area. 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./cup used to scoop ice./beverage station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./above prep table /near steamtable .dishwasher area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/bottom cover missing reachin cooler/across from cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./beverage station.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./eggs on salad buffet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./cook
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair/ bottom cover missing on cooler/prep area.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./in kitchen across from steamtable.
  • Observed hole in wall./next to walkin freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.(At soda system)
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working 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.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of unit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in kitchen .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved at conner rear hallway at backdoor .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair paint peeling
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer unit.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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