Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 25 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 25 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137
License #: 2800496
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler by cookline
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Numerous flies in kitchen , perp area , and bar **Repeat Violation**
07/09/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice container
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee jacket and personal items on bread items on rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Numerous items in walk in cooler , chicken , ribs **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Kitchen unit
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler by cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Numerous flies in kitchen , perp area , and bar **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Beef over fries in reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles by Dishmachine line **Repeat Violation**
07/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of Smoker with food debris build up **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Drinks bottle over foods in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned pans
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Numerous In-use utensil in walk in cooler not protected / covered : spoons
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Exterior of cleaned pans
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meats in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Tiny flies
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in the process of reheating for hot holding has not reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit after more than 2 hours . Beans 80f : reheated to boil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Numerous utensils in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Did not know the big 5 illness. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water bottle and toxic spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.in spice container **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Racks in Walk in Cooler Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans pineapple Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tray of Cooked chicken under condensation drip in Walk in Walk in Cooler . Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. In kitchen Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Lights in food preparation, food storage or ware washing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By ice machine , drive thru area **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs over plant foods in Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tray chicken under condensation drip Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Numerous items in Walk in Cooler : plant foods , poultry **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Worn tile grout at dishmachine area **Repeat Violation**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Grill line . Minor gap on hood filters : approx 1 inch
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop on soiled counter top **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Numerous missing
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Numerous cracked plastic containers
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soiled walk in Cooler racks , interior of dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed employee bag over restaurant foods in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Rusty shelves in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans in walkin cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of cleaned pans
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Items in walk in coolers **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.cracked ice scoop holder
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. WORN TILES GROUT AT DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CAKES /POULTRY UNDER DRIPPING CONDENSATION IN WALKIN COOLER #2 Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER /WALKIN COOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICE SCOOP ON SOILED COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. REACH IN COOLER HEAR DRIVE THRU, DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE DRINKS OVER RESTAURANT FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. NUMEROUS PANS
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER BREAD IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT : MICROWAVE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS IN WALKIN COOLER #2 Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. CRACKED MIXING BOWL
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SANIBUCKET WITH TRASH ON ICE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed EMPLOYEE DRINK OVER RESTAURANT FOODS :WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. TOXIC SPRAYBOTTLE NEXT TO CONDIMENTS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. AT BAR
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACKS
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN GROUT AT DISHMACHINE LINE
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. AT COOKLINE
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NUMEROUS LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS
7/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, PLATES not stored inverted or in a protected manner. AT COOKINE
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM SEE NOTES
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. COOKLINE EMPLOYEES UNAWARE OF MINIMUM HHOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN GROUT AT DISHMACHINE LINE
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. NUMEROUS LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN COOLER RACKS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. AT COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed food employee with SOILED CLOTHING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BAG CARROTS IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. SANITIZER BUCKET IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. DRIVE THRU LINE
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BLOCKED DRAINS AT DISHMACHINE LINE AND BY FOOD PREP AREA
7/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN GROUT, CRACKED TILES
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. DRY FOODS
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. NUMEROUS CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER FRONTLINE STELL CABINET SOILED WALKIN COOLER RACKS AND CURTAIN
  • Critical - Observed employee DRINK BOTTLE ONTOP SHELF IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. KITCHEN PREP AREA
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. DRY BEANS, FOODS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. NUMEROUS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE ITEMS OVER FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED DISHMACHINE RESOVOIR
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKIN COOLER
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. BEANS AT 125 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ITEMS UNDER CONDENSATION DRIP IN WALKINCOOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. NUMEROUS ITEMS WALKINCOOLER
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ICESCOOP ON SOILED COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. DATEMARK NOT LEGIBLE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CONDENSATION D IP IN WALKINCOOLER AND REACHIN COOLER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS AND SHELVES
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CUPS UNDER LEAK /PLUMBING FRONTLINE SINK
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FRONTLINE SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EVIDENCE OF LARGE FOODITEMS IN SINK
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. NUMEROUS TILES MISSING , GROUT WORN, INCLUDING DISHWASHER AREA
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE BAG OVER FOODITEMS IN DRYSTORAGE AREAS
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. EMPLOYEE UNAWARE OF COLDHOLDING TEMPERATURES
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. CARROTS BELOW RAW MEAT IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CARROTS
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. USING A BOWL AS A SCOOP ON SALAD IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. PREP TABLE BY STEAMER CONTAINER
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIORS OF SMOKER
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WAITSTATION HANDSINK
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. COOKLINE
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. REACH IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Milk
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken on shelf with salad walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chicken/ribs walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels under cutting board.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bacon bits dry storage area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop on top of ice machine
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline handsink used as dumpsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By convection oven
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Air fshener near single serve items drive thru area.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. To scale
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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