Sonic Drive In #4747, 8986 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN #4747
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8986 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32534
License #: 2705809
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 6/9/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles: reach-ins.
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust, food debris: throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and stains and is no longer cleanable: meat reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair: trivet inserts with broken handles. Operator disposed of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment: sewer gas smell throughout kitchen area.
  • Basic - Soiled gaskets: reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: parcooked chicken tenders over fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, on ice deflector, and inside lid of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside/around ice bins.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: front sink by manager's area. **Corrected On-Site**
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Ordered replacement license for operator.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and stains; is no longer cleanable: burger reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler: bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease and garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees: bathroom.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: open case of French toast sticks under case of beef sirloin steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/9/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator. Last review/signature was in Jan 2012.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food (cheese, liquid egg) stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (left food prep station, went in walk-in cooler to pull product, returned to food prep of a ready-to-eat food without washing hands).
  • Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris/build-up.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature (hot dogs, bacon, sausage patties). Product returned to walk-in cooler immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer door and gasket torn/in disrepair - door does not close properly - not aligned, gap at top of door.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer heads for ice cream products. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface of the dessert station.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently using the Sonic in-house program which no longer has State of Florida approval. **Warning**
7/9/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler rack and wall soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head on shake machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of shake machine soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on tomato slicer.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under grill.
  • Observed residue build-up on walk-in cooler door handle.
  • Observed soil build-up accumulated in kitchen floor drain under the 3CS.
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance/slime on surfaces of of the reach-in freezer and cooler fronts, around where the doors close.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of liquid residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old food/debris stuck to clean dishware pans, stacked with clean pans.
  • Observed the reach-in cooler and freezer doors do close and seal properly (hinges?)
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on counter surface under the hot dog cooker.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soil build-up in kitchen floor drain behind front line.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair at the front of the restsurant.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-rusted/corroded rear door with holes completely through the door.
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Men's bathroom door lock is inoperative; door cannot be secured by guest for privacy and security.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler with accumulation of standing water (condenser leaking inside?).
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed diced tomatoes with mold-like growth. Product not to used. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat (scoop handle in flour). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually-last date is 6/07.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in/on bulk storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility with paper towels stuffed in toilet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
7/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (cheese in sandwich unit). This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (sandwich unit) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 5/17/10.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (inside bread crumbs). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, Not allowing enough time (20 seconds prescribed) to lather and scrub hands in accordance with established Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on onion slicer and the tomato slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash from handwash sink next to foid prep area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on bulk container lids.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed liquid food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the sandwich unit. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (sandwich unit). This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler (ice cream machine) soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning return air vent cover.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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