Sonic Drive-In, 7651 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonic Drive-In
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7651 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792
License #: 5809853
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair the door to the reach in cooler comes off the hinge. The following corrective action was taken the district manager was at the location repairing the door.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, leaking water filters by the ice machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 44. H dogs 44 in the tall reach in cooler by the cook line
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 150. The following corrective action was taken drained and refilled with sanitizer and water closer to 75 degrees. Quaternary three compartment sink @ 200
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stored on the trim, ledge of the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. The two slammers used to slice fruit. The following corrective action was taken washed in the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes stacked by the rear door
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair, additionally the grout lines are missing throughout a substantial amount in the kitchen
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee stood at the sink for 3 seconds **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Zero at the three compartment sink. Refilled 200 ok, **Corrected On-Site**
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing/pealing throughout the establishment
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Kitchen
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Roof leak by the three compartment sink
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The cold/hot holding equipment was incapable of maintaining foods at the required temperature. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT for the safe storage of temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods, until certain it has been repaired and functioning correctly, the shake mix unit by the managers desk
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By the managers desk
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm x3 buckets
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake mix 47 in holding unit
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. The in use unit on the cook line, had beef patties over French fries **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix 47
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager stated the test was taken in June, however he could not produce a certificate (Michael)
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters are without dates, or with expired dates. Back to 2010
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking in multiple locations **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. three compartment sink area **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. By drive thru **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. By the managers desk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions. 2/12 closest the drive thru. 7/12 by the ice machine **Warning**
1/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One out of fifteen employees has completed the required employee training. The remaining fourteen have not been trained
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking of metal containers
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken floor tiles by the ice machine
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. breading stored under the three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only. both hoods Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. proof of employee training not available Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters both hoods Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. slammer slicers are soiled
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. sanitary buckets
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. to the storage reach in cooler closest the three compartment sink (tall single door)
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. off by over 12 f degrees in the storage reach in cooler closest the managers desk.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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 employee training of any kind. Training materials are blank.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters both hoods
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. to the storage reach in cooler closest the three compartment sink (tall single door)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. closest the drive thru window
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 150 ppm at the three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles and coving cracked/missing in variuos locations throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch and bracelets while preparing food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed hole in light sheild in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemical spray Bottle hanging on shelf with toilet paper. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for sanitizer buckets. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs at 121 degrees farenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container next to a condiment tray at front of store. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at drive thru not dated. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets on two door reach in unit in poor repair.
  • Observed gaskets on reach in with hot dogs in poor repair.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets in fry reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Cups on floor in outside dry storage area.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hat and apron stored on condiment tray. Corrected On Site.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ri freeze & ri cooler @ grilling line not holding phf @ 41 degrees; & below @ cb ric tall not usable
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ric
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Violation: 41A-10-1 Observed toxic item improperly stored. with equipment @ cb sani buckets on shelving with food & equipment , box of ketchups w t from sanitizer
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). ric @ grill eggs two dozen pre cooked , 2 lbs cheeses , 3 lbs onion rings, 2 dozen hot dogs, 1 dozen corn dogs 1 lb bacon all @ 62-67 degrees; fahrenheit whip top wic @ 49 degrees; , 4 each, This violation must be corrected by : 6-23-10.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 4 cases of milk small, 6 trays onion rings
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. all phf in ric @ grilling area @ 62-69 degrees; wic whip top & Cheeses @ 49 degrees; ,
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ri freeze & ri cooler @ grilling line not holding phf @ 41 degrees; & below
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. wa in cooler not holding phf @ 41degrees & below
  • Critical. Observed hermetically sealed container of food floating in stagnet water, salad dRessings
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook wash hands wipped face put on gloves
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook @ grill not wash hands before putting on gloves
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. ric
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. soap dispenser not working
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. with equipment
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper cooling.
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. french fRies
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.wic
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. heavy on fryer side & ric sude @ fryers .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on table shelves & cup dispenser
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, gnats
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. wic
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/22/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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