Sonny's Real Pit Bbq Restaurant, 9213 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9213 Nw 39 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
License #: 1102738
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. (Plates on cook line under slicer area not protected) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. (Drink on table next to steam table in prep area) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. (Walk-in cooler for salads and produce dripping water from fan cover area and spraying onto food)
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. (Ceiling in dish area has a hole)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (Microwave on server side of pass-thru window soiled)
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. (Light shield in dish area cracked and shield in dry storage area detaching)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0 ppm for bucket in drive-thru area - corrected to 200 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cold buffet: diced ham 45°f. As corrective action, diced ham was placed in a deeper pan and restocked 39°f) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Both ice bins on server drink station - interior corners of bin soiled)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. (Reach-in cooler fan cover soiled in cook line area unit)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Sink in bar area)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. (Spray bottles in dish area not labeled)
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Across form dish area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Large stryofoam by microwave. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Seasonings by smoker.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster on second shelf in reach-in cooler to left of office door. Disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Drink ice at bar with condiments and garnish container. Iced melted and replaced without garnish container.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Condiments at bar.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By smoker. Back flow should be on the part that splits to the red hose. (Left side) An extra is currently placed above the splitter, but the line has one built in at the bell so that one could just be moved.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken salad 55°. Boiled egg 56°. Macaroni salad 56°. Cut cabbage 60°. Cottage cheese 56°. Cut spinach 55. Ham 56°. Shredded cheddar 57°. All items iced down immediately.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 parts per million when tested. Bottle empty.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In main kitchen.
5/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to seasoning containers.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Turkey over beef. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. On diffuser plate.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer bucket at bar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
4/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Feast for four plates in long term storage with dry goods.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broccoli salad containers and lids in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Chicken drumsticks exposed in walk-in freezer. Added lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cart. Moved to sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce and tomatoes 71°. Added ice.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose. Next to smoker.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. At server station.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Pit area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softer
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Lemons
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 127?F, 132?F reheated to 165?F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook wiped gloved hand on dirty wet wiping cloth instead of removing gloves .
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Beverage system
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwash. Cloth and knife inside hand wash sink
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. all training expired and some employees have no training
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machines.
  • Critical - Observed cloth under cutting board
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. salad reachin
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with customer food Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. interior lid of salad reachin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board and areea under it, salad reachin
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. salad reachin
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. macaroni salad Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cookline handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside back door, under dish machine Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none in any sani buckets Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. hire date, training date, name of trainer missing from cards
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee food stored with customer food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. under plumbing pipes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. water softner salt Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop holder Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed some cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. splitter at mop sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle of vinegar Corrected On Site.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. soup, bacon bits, croutons not under sneezeguard.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishMACHINE
8/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin at 45-no phfs in reachin at this time. donot use for phfs
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline, wait stn Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tub of potatos in front of it 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.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changes
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sofTNER salt bags
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. tub of potatos in front of cookline handsink. bags of ice in walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop holder Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean meat 60 on cart. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in reachin, hamburger 45, chicken 47.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in salad walkin, chicken 45-46, krab meat 44, chicken, krab, macaroni and broccoli salads at 46, cottage cheese 46.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. in walkin, chicken 55, sweet potatos 52. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. on salad bar, potato salad 46, chicken 45, cottage cheese 45,krab salad 44, macaroni salad 45, eggs 48.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. hamburgers, reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed slimey residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of ice machine in wait stn
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottles of cleaner stored on soda boxes, ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. after 2 hours, pork roasts 135, beef roasts 136, ribs 158, mac and cheese 158, pork 152, pulled chicken 146, pulled pork 149, pulled beef 118, beans 136.
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. soup, bacon bits, croutons not under sneezeguard.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none
8/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken & Cheese.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cole slaw in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored on napkins.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with red hose attached in dishmachine area.
  • Observed black jacket stored over plates . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit sign not properly illuminated over entrance door. For reporting purposes only.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
  • Critical. Backflow Prevention Device, When Required. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under Section 5-202.13; or (B) Installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device as specified under Section 5-202.14.
6/30/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 03B-03-1 Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken at 115-128
  • Critical. Violation: 03C-09-1 Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. after 2hrs, beans 110-140 on line, beans 140-160 on steamtable, pulled pork 135-150, pulled brisket 150, pulled chicken 135, turkey 142, pork roast 152, beef roast 142.on callback, brisket at 150-155 after 2hrs, 15 mins.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-20-1 Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. soup and salad toppings on salad bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. water softNER salt. boxed food in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. rub Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. salad reachin
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. dishare Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-09-2 Exit signs not properly illuminated. rear door For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked chicken at 115-128
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. after 2hrs, beans 110-140 on line, beans 140-160 on steamtable, pulled pork 135-150, pulled brisket 150, pulled chicken 135, turkey 142, pork roast 152, beef roast 142.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. soup and salad toppings on salad bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. water softNER salt. boxed food in walkin freezer. 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. rub Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. salad reachin
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop holders. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cookline handsink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. dish area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. dishare Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. jackets, purse, backpack stored in food storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. rear door For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger 47, chicken 44 in reachin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. soup, salad toppings at salad bar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. none Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on black part of soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice bucket
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ice scoop holder Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handsinks
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. rolling cart, dunnage rack
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. below wait station handsink
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed water backing up through floor drain in dish area. drain was clogged & was cleared by mgmt. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. faucet & pipe in dish area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside back door, in dish area
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open container of grease waste and open trashcan by dumpster. terrible odor
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.dish area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back door
10/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 8/4/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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