Sonny's Real Pit Bbq, 3650 Tyrone Blvd, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3650 Tyrone Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6215128
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (On lower shelf of grill where cleaned pans are stored. Grease and food debris observed on trays lining shelf. ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. (Plastic, unwrapped spoons at drive thru are in container every which way.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0ppm in 101°F water at wait station.)
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. (0ppm chlorine) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. (Container is empty, 0ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (45°F coleslaw). Corrective action to push coleslaw cart further into walk in and inform staff to keep rack there and keep doors closed.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw beef over cooked sausage in walk in cooler.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in groove just above the ice machine door opening. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Partially used gallon of milk in wait station glass door cooler.)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Dump sink for lemons at front counter/wait station area.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. (Glass door cooler area of walk in)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Baked potatoes from 8/7) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. (Glass doors on wait station side of walk in cooler do not stay closed. When walk in unit main door is opened and closed, the air pressure opens the glass doors on the other side. Items held t the glass doors are cold holding above 41°F while the glass doors remain cracked opened and re closed after several minutes.)
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. (Bug zapper unit)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Over 2 bay sink)
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. (Smoothie cups on top shelf above clean plates in walk in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (On can rack) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area in dish room covered with standing water.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **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. (Bowl in boiled egg, spoon in potato salad. In walk in cooler.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (Walk in cooler)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (kitchen)
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. (Bulbs dead in walk in unit)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. (Multiple white containers with lids in reach in cooler holding sliced tomatoes and other items)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (Salad bar items just stocked at start of inspection)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. (Buffet)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. (Copies of wallet cards provided. Observed a few actual Safestaff books.)
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(drive thru cooler not working properly ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(Dish Machine area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(salad cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(cups at drive thru ) **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(drive thru cooler not working properly ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.(Dish Machine area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(soda nozzles 69°F, ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(all pipes in kitchen area) **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.(on cooks line) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(salad cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • 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.(0ppm)stop using dish machine until problem has been resolved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Drive thru fridge ( pulled pork 52°F, pulled chicken 51°F, green beans 51°F, pulled brisket 51 51°F, )see stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Soup table ( Brunswick stew 115°F, chicken noodle 125°F, )had chef reheat to 165°F, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Drive thru fridge ( pulled pork 52°F, pulled chicken 51°F, green beans 51°F, pulled brisket 51 51°F, ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(hws at dish machine ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.(3 different hand sinks water did not exceed 82°F, ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( storage room)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( men's restroom)
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.( air gap under rear door)
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. ( drive thru)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( too weak) **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(pork) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( Dishwash area)
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[white plastic storage containers]
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.{Handwash sink in dishmachine room]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[no greater than 91 F at any sink]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[sauce/wain cooler]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.{REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM COOLER INTO WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[corners/kitchen]
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.( Salad bar condiments not under sneeze guard )
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace broken floor tiles in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of frozen meats stored on floor.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food/trash debris accumulated on waitress station floor beneath equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ( Plastic bowl used for scooping french fries )
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered cooked meat in walk in cooler between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles in storeroom and beneath kitchen handwash sink.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Office wall electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Provide weather strip for door behind smoker.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet broken cover plate in drive through window area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed canwash area not accessible.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed coffee filters not stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed storeroom walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed waitress station cabinets in poor repair. Replace missing door handles.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working container of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dining room exit sign not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on cabinet shelves in waitress station.
  • Observed canwash wall in disrepair.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination in waitress station.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding units in poor repair.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed holes in storeroom wall.
  • Observed plastic spatulas in poor condition.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working container of coffee / tea bags removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination in salad bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in deep freezer between use.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of unused reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Drive through area).
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets in waitress station.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in men's restroom.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed kitchen wall in disrepair by handwash sink.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Drive through electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used grill line equipment shelf cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets in waitress station.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights not functioning in kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. 2011 DBPR Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
9/28/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
6/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.[fire extinquisher used to put small fire out at smoker] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.[grease,fire extinquisher chemical ,etc]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.{DAMAGED IN STOREROOM}
12/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 45-34-2 Fire alarm control panel has no tag/tag not for most recent service, repair, test or inspection. For reporting purposes only.[expired]
12/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.{MILK} Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.[reheating in a steam table]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[chicken being cooked over pork rotating inside smoker] This violation must be corrected by : 12/16/09.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs on oven door handle]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.{PADDLE AT ICE MAKER}
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[DM HWS]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{MISSING GROUT}
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.{DAMAGED} Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Fire alarm control panel has no tag/tag not for most recent service, repair, test or inspection. For reporting purposes only.[expired]
10/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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