Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 12485 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12485 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
License #: 2613483
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several metal containers and plastic containers stack up wet on the shelf by the smoker **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in Freezer floor has big hold with water on it.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on the top of ice machine with dirty surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Beans cooked and cooling form last night 50°-57°F, Walk in Cooler, manager voluntary discarded
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose bibb by the smoker and prep table
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Food debris and water accumulation on the bottom of the Reach in cooler drawer under the grill at cookline
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several metal containers stack up wet on the shelf by the back door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of smoker has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Shelf inside the Back smoker
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
5/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups stack up wet by service station next to soda machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bowl used to measure the fries have a small cracked in the bottom. Employee discarded, and change new one. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fries 120-122° cooked about 1 hours ago, under the heated lamp, employee discarded. **Repeat Violation**
3/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic bulk container and some metal containers stack up wet on the shelf by pit area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touch the chicken rub powder, dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table by salad/ server Walk in Cooler
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. 2 package of krab in the standing water, prep sink by dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Container of pull pork 128°F upright warmer by office, corrective action taken, move to smoker to reheat
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. A bowl of raw bacon on top of container of Cooked beef, Walk in Cooler for salad/ server.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Grill cleaning block on top of container of bread, rolling rack by office **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked hamburgers/cheeseburgers on the children's menu. Consumer advisory for cheese burger on the kids menu. Manager block it from the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon inside the Hand Wash Sink between service station and register **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under pit, will have PVC pipe connect between pit and drain pipe
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bowls, salad Walk in Cooler, plastic containers, smoker area, cups, service station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine doors are cracked.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Walk in Cooler and Walk in Freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Pit area
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife keep under the slicer, pit area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touch spice, prep table by salad Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright Reach in cooler by office
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Mop sink, by the back door **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to slicer, pit area **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to soda machine by register **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Under Dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Unable to view, worn.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink by triple sink.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Burgers
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Winded on salad bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drive thru.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
1/9/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner consistent with the food code. wet towel under cutting board
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one orange
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. lemons
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. open, portioned beef over RTE foods, reach-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach-in freezer, items stacked on top of each other.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks near tap stored inverted
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. main walkin cooler was not fuctioning properly at time of inspection. All phf's had been moved to salad bar walkin cooler or walkin freezer. Refridgeration repairman arrived at time of inspection.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. cups stacked wet at wait station
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on side of metal rack with baked potatoes
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. ice scoop holder mounted on walls at wait station
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. between vents at deep fryers
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. ring and bracelet Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. dump sink at drive thru has ice in it
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. *Beef roast cooked at 9am and wrapped in foil and placed in walk in cooler to cool, temperature taken at 1045am was between 92-115F Corrected On Site- bagged,iced, placed in freezer for a quick cool
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt/grease on nonfood-contact surface. *shelving under fryers *low boy drawer handles
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. *pan lids Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. *low boy gaskets *tall freezer gaskets
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. pre-cooked chicken quarters and pork roast put in front pit no later than 845am,temperature taken at 1025am *Corrected On Site- pork and chicken placed on top of pit to reheat quickly
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical - Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
2/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Two door reachin freezer at end of cookline, frozen burgers and fish removed from original Box, and stored over fries.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Blue cloth under cutting boards. 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. Plastic cup used to scoop sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reachin cooler by drive thru window, at back under lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Condenser fan covers in walkin cooler
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pulled pork 101F and 123F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Water softner container lid open, allowing food debris from dishmachine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler.
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. slightly outdated
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. cole slaw, meat Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. area under fryers heavily soiled
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. cookline
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dishwash area
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. kitchen
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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