Sonic Drive-In, 555 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonic Drive-In
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 555 Pine Island Rd, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
License #: 4605820
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Slush station.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cookline . Tall 2-door RIC.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 3 containers on movable cart.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filter above grill station.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front shake machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
07/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving above bun toaster.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Dual soft serve machine.
  • High Priority - Milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy holding at 45°F. in dual soft serve machine. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Dual soft serve machine holding at 45°F.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/16/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No state approved required employee training program present. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment using "Sonic Safe Star Training Course" **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's room is out of order. **Warning**
11/27/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on drink mixer head. Ice cream station **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cookline **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead roaches in control devices. Dry storage area. **Warning**
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Men's room is out of order. **Warning**
  • Critical - Sanitary facilities inadequate for employees and/or guests. Restrooms are currently closed off to guests, ladies room is used by employees only. Men's room is out of order. **Warning**
11/26/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed left side of can wash in kitchen. upon callback not complied. required next routine inspection
10/17/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed sonic soft serve machine not holding product below 41f
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed shelf unclean by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed on roof of fry station
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed broken lexan lid and food trys in use
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed by co 2 area in kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed ice patch on floor ofwalkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed behind steamer under dog dressing
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed burger rackss unclean
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed cutting board with moldlike black marks on it
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair observed steamer not functioning and soft serve machiine no working
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed ice milk @ 45 f in sonic soft serve machine This violation must be corrected by : 10/16/2012.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.observec moldlike substance on ice machine doors
  • Observed wall in disrepair.observed left side of can wash in kitchen
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed standing water by co2 tanks in kitchen area
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.observed standing water by ice machine
10/15/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.observed cook on line no hair restraints
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed cutting board discolored on burger box
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed ice floor walkin freezer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.obs rved broken lexan containers by hot dog station
6/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.observed w in cooler holding phf corn dog and raw bacon 50f
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin cooler not holding phf below 41f
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed buildup on condensor in beverage air freezer top compartment
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed hot dogs 50f raw rk bacon 50f in walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 5/10/2012.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - ICE CHUTE ON ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN
  • LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK BY HOT DOG STATION
  • Critical - LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER, LEAK CAUSING WATER TO BACK UP and FREEZE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • LEAK IN WALK IN COOLER, LEAK CAUSING WATER TO BACK UP and FREEZE ON SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR
  • OBSERVED GASKET BROKEN ON BEVERAGE AIR 2 DR FREEZER UNIT
  • Critical - OBSERVED MENS ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING
  • OBSERVED WALL BROKEN BY CAN WASH
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.frt station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.observed missing in mens room Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.observed ice build up on condensor pipe cause icecles in walkin freezer
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. observed hand sink frt area Corrected On Site.\
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.rear hand sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. observed black mold like substance in sink
  • Observed beverage air 2 dr boxcooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed cutting boards groved and discolred
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.. observed bulk food containers unclean
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in 2 dr beverage air freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach cooler gasket wiith excessive grease and food deposits
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. condenser pipe not draining corrctly water draining onto shelf and floor of walkin floor
3/23/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese @ 45f in ice bath Corrected On Site. used stainless streel insert and reiced properly and used a lid when leaving temperature was 41 f
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. broken chipped lexan container in use Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair metal strip hanging out under walkin cooler door SAFETY ISSUE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dumpster area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by mod office Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by drive tnru Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. by 3 comp sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. license paid . licence not posted
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation observed 6 employees engaged in food production observec no CPFM ON property at time of inspection
1/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets ba 2dr reachin.
  • Critical. Observed soil/moldlike marks buildup inside ice bin. by ice dispering area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits and mold like marks on cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. gaskets on warming draw
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. ice build up on shelfs and floor from condenser drain line
8/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. by 3 comp sink
  • Observed water draining onto walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy holding at 45 F. in sundae station cooler. Corrected On Site. products discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sundae station cooler holding at 45 F.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint engaged in food preparation. cook
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. observed a syrup dispenser washed in a handsink and put in use, without properly sanitizing.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on/around juice dispensing nozzle. front line
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front counter handsink used to wash a syrup dispenser.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. front line
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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