Sonic Drive-In #4361, 4011 Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN #4361
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4011 Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
License #: 1505341
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hole in wall.along counter next to 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior bottom shelf of undercounter RIC on cook line is in disrepair with exposed insulation **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Exterior of 2 door RIF in kitchen has slimy food debris around opening where gasket meets front of cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet damaged/broked **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Yellow cutting board over 3 bay sink heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.excess spray insulation in crevices of cooing tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. At cook line grease along inside of door gasket. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Along counter next to 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in under counter cooler bottom shelf has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker broken at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) heavily stained/soiled. Yellow cutting board on front line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp at both hand wash sinks found at 81°. Operator stated they are having a issue with the hot water heater tripping the breaker. **Warning**
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Excess spray on insulation in crevices of ceiling tiles.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Insert pans over 3 bay sink
  • Basic - Holes in wall along counter at 3 bay sink
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield over paper storage area
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler bottom shelf has deteriorated in corners and has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Meter used and read at 19 lux and 108 is required.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.3 bay sink
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker has broken at mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Sanitizing bucket located over food freezer located at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Portable tank **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. In back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shields damaged/in disrepair. In back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk in and reach in cooler. Onion rings **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Beef patties, cinnamon bites **Warning**
  • Basic - air conditioning vent covers missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/28/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in freezer and walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in back of store. Several missing ceiling tiles and light fixture not properly secured. **Warning**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. And missing vent covers **Warning**
  • Observed heavy buildup of black mod like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed leaking pipes at plumbing fixture. Front and back sinks **Warning** front sink fixed parts ordered for back sink.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated dust and mod like substance in dry storage area. **Warning**
1/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cook line reach in cooer found at 50?f. All items removed and put into walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Peeling tape on prep table. **Warning**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By walk in freezer and walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Critical - No proof of required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair in back of store. Several missing ceiling tiles and light fixture not properly secured. **Warning**
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. And missing vent covers **Warning**
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By front and back sinks **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of black mod like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
  • Observed leaking pipes at plumbing fixture. Front and back sinks **Warning**
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Old Residue build up on wire racks. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs in reach in cooler 46?f items stocked 2 hrs earlier recommended rapid chill, liquid eggs 62?f items stocked 2 hrs prior was at room temperature for less tan 1 hr recommended rapid chill. Item paced in reach in freezer, grilled chicken breast 47?f in reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. **Warning**
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated dust and mod like substance in dry storage area. **Warning**
12/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in freezer found at 61 degrees fahrenheit. Most phfs thawed but still 38 degrees fahrenheit or below. Operator moved all phf's to walk in freezer. Will not use unit. No warning issued due to adequate additional refrigeration
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed heavy accumulation of metal shavings on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties in reach in freezer found at 51 degrees fahrenheit. Product taken from walk in freezer and placed in reach in freezer 2 hrs prior to inspection. Recommended rapid chill. Operator put all other phfs in reach in freezer back in walk in freezer rechecked temp 30 miutes later and found at 40 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. Found on it's side on the floor by mop sink. For reporting purposes only.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-53-1 Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.on order
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.hopper door.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.placing buns in toaster that won't reach minumum cook temp of 145F,rolling breakfast burritto that won't be cooked to minumum temperature of 145F. Corrected On Site.washed hands applied gloves.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.through out cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed hot dogs,soft serve and whip cream cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found 47 to 48F. person in charge states they got truck this morning and have been in and out of walkin cooler.recommend rapid chilling products that are potentially hazardous in freezer This violation must be corrected by : 02/14/2012.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.hopper door
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated food debris.behind bag n box rack
  • Critical - walkin cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.found at 50F and did not drop temperature during inspection raised 3 degrees by end of inspection. This violation must be corrected by : 02/14/2012.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.next to oil dump
  • Observed heavy dust on ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout facility Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy ice build up on walkin freezer floor
  • Critical - Observed interior of hoppers moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.broken down equipment
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.freezer
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy build up icecream machine
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on door handles of walkin freezer/walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.ABC BY BACK DOOR
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 bay sink.
  • Observed moderate dust on ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease.bun toaster area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall moderatly soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and reach in freezer moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on gaskets of RIF.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves above cook line RIC where single service items are stored.
  • Observed grease/food accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease from bun toaster.
  • Fan covers in walkin cooler moderatly soiled with accumulated dust.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lights sheilds above heat well. not cleaned
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 bay sink.. Repeat Violation.plumber coming today per cook
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cook ;ine RIC ambient temperature is 58F This violation must be corrected by : 09/15/2011. THIS UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAING 41F OR BELOW
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-2 degrees
  • Critical. Observed oened bags of raw chicken stored over opened container of precooked sausage in RIF. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.AFTER HANDLING CASH THAN SCOOPING ICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice bucket badly ceacked and has large holes
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine door.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces heavily encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.lights sheilds above heat well
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer moderatly soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on gaskets of 2 door RIF
  • Observed gaskets moderatly slimy/mold-like build-up.icecream cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under 3 bay sink.. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.by grease tank
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • 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
6/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken fingers stored over french fries in RIF. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.on 2 door RIF on cook line
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.cook line upright RIC
  • Observed holder for icescoops badly cracked.
  • Critical. Observed moderatly soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cook line RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.icemachine
  • Observed slime debris accumulated on floor behind icemachine .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at icemachine area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.fruit station
  • Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease.above bun toaster
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms. Repeat Violation.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered raw beef patties in the WIF
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.top of cook line RIC
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.all cook line RIC's
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior door of ice machine.bottom door
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.men's
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.front line hand sink has sanitizer in both hand dispensers
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.both restrooms
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.cell phone on the cook line cooler
  • Critical. ABC Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged located by rear exit. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended

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