Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 1845 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1845 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5200508
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Waitress station .
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut lemons at waitress station **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 10 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 115°f , pork ribs 127°f in hot box . CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN . PRODUCTS PLACED IN SMOKER FOR REHEAT .
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Waitress station
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in reach in cooler at drive thru . **Corrected On-Site**
08/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons in container at drive thru . **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. 10ppm
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 47°f in reach in drawer.VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive thru area. **Corrected On-Site**
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lemons, and Ice stored in holding bins not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shortening stored on floor near drive thru.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN 120-130° in smoker. Corrective Action Taken. Voluntary Destroyed.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in grill area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on charbroil grill surface.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Vent cover missing in kitchen.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Drawer cooler not able to maintain PH/TCS foods at proper temperatures. DO USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Vent cover missing in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice bin not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdogs, Hamburger, and Eggrolls 45-51° in drawer cooler.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use cole slaw scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lemons and Ice stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. SERVER'S ALLEY.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - degreaser improperly stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance on top of dishmachine mis-labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. All reach in cooler's.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waitress and grill areas.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinks stored next to restaurant food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishmachine 200ppm.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site. Jug empty, replaced. 80 ppm.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pork cooling at 84-85F tightly wrapped. Corrected On Site. Loosened wrapping and placed in walk in freezer.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork , chicken inside walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained at 100 F inside the restrooms .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator @ the front by the cash register .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Waiting station .
  • Critical - Observed 5 dented/rusted cans of turkey gravy . Voluntarily discarded .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance and water retention at outside mop sink .
  • Critical - Observed food service employee training is incomplete .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken , pork inside walk in cooler each at 45 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup/ moldlike substance inside ice bin by the front service area .
  • Spoons not stored inverted or protected at the front service area .
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water filters not inspected/dated or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed black soil buildup inside ice bins.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use tongs not stored with handle above top of lemons.
  • Lights in kitchen area missing proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed black soil buildup inside ice bins.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dirty air conditioning vent covers in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed french fries stored on floor in cook area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, Hotdogs and Hamburger 46-57 Degrees F in drawer cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in cook area. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters not inspected/dated or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
2/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Ribs & beef inside the walk in cooler not date marked .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled /identified . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered chicken/food in the walk in .
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Cookline .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen /drive through area .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Women's restroom .
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle @ the drive through area.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Big 4/5 . Corrected On Site.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Frigidaire refrigerator by window .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Brunswick stew in sink thawing at room temperature . 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. Drinking glass used to scoop sugar .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl is used to scoop french fries on cookline .
  • Critical. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands on cookline .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Ice bin at drive through window .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kitchen area .
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water at kitchen sink not reaching 100 F .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on cookline .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverages disposed in hand sink at the waiter's station .
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not identified .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Waiter's station .
  • 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. Put on gloves without hand washing .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.By the cash register .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For industrial fan in dish washing area .
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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