Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 2250 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2250 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778
License #: 6215126
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bicycle
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Door handle broken , centaur upright cooler
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under rack , walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray can of stainless steel cleaner on shelf above BBQ sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked ribs in partially covered pans cooling on shelf next to garbage pail, moved to higher shelf, garbage receptacle moved **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler door handle in disrepair. Centaur cooler
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat ammonium 400ppm, wiping cloth bucket, drive thru window, recheck 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked blended meats , walk in cooler, spread out onto sheet pan and left uncovered to complete cooling process
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling way back ribs, cooling in walk in cooler, removed from bags to allow for proper cooling **Corrected On-Site**
4/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.(cups at wait station)
  • 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.(water bottles)
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(soda nozzles soaked over night 65°F, )
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(throughout where needed)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.(throughout) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(soiled throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.(chipped plates)
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.(3 compartment sink )
  • 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.(reading 10 ppm or less)stop use of Dish Machine to sanitize Dishes until problem corrected.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(ribs 44°F, burgers 45°F,
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(eggs over Ready to Eat foods in Walk In Cooler)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. (Fish ,chicken and beef unpackaged over rte)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(bar area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(coleslaw potato salad)
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.oil and chips
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.salad reach in and reach in freezer
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.at slicer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.bar dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.400 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.and covered 82? pulled pork in walk in cooler. 1.5 hours, moved to freezer **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salads-cottage cheese-eggs-cut mellon on salad bar 41-49 degrees note items stored to high items were change out Corrected On Site.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine in bar area chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical - Dishmachine in kitchen area chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. insides of doors
  • Critical - Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad tuna salad chopped eggs broccoli salad all in salad bar 49/60 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. pork roast in sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside of ice scoop holder near ice machine
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. pork-beef roast and cooked chicken in walk in cooler
6/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink in smoke prep area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. near drive thru drive
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink in smoke prep room
  • Observed hole in wall. near mop sink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. stored over hand towels located near kitchen back door
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. broken cracked plastic covers used to cover food
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. cooked onions and mushrooms and chicken hot holding at 122/127 degrees in steam table Corrected On Site. note items reheated
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for sanitizing solution less than 200 ppm.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on cart handle on cooks line
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster. broken bags many flies in area
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quatenary sanitizing solution greater than 200 ppm
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. in dishwasher area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on salad bar
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. less than 50 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quatenary sanitizing solution more than 200 ppm
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. large plastic food container in walk in cooler cracked broken
3/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. ribs cooling covered and bagged in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. portion cup in bacon bits container in kitchen area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable located in dishwasher room
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. needs quatenary test strips
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. employee hand sink in bar area used as ice dump station
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at several employee hand sinks in kitchen area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. missing at employee hand sink in smoker prep area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. quatenary sanitizing solution more than 200 ppm
10/4/2010Routine - 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. gallon jug of 2% milk [walk in cooler]
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bin containing bags of pre-measured sugar portions for iced tea
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. covered container of baked beans held overnight in walk in cooler measured at 46 degr F
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. some broken,chipped plastic food storage containers
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on condiment dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bicycle in mopsink room
7/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beef and chicken in smoker
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.less than 50 ppm
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on tee on hose bib
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink near drive thru
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.missing at employee hand sink in smoker prep area
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. missing at employee hand sink in smoker prep room
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. after remodel 200 seats license states 180
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pork roast in oven hot holding at 80 degrees
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop in 98 degree water near prep area
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. wearing of gloves but not washing hands before changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. cutting lemons Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on person doing food prep
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing on tee splitter on mop sink faucet
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. missing at employee hand sink in bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in smoker prep room
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. chemical stored next to and over single service items on rack near back door
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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