Sonic Drive-In 5072, 2523 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN 5072
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2523 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3915835
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage containers on, over or next to a food preparation table.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Four door
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Four door
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three attached bulk container.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper signage. Must have "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of ice machine and ice bin
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Two door tall unit
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Lid on reach in cooler
  • Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Person in charge not monitoring employees regarding Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched glasses
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 comp sink
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/10/2014Complaint 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 - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Cook line
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Door and outer surface of burger freezer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Dented can present. Hot fudge **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Drain pipe leaking. North east wall
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Drain pipe is leaking. On north east wall
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in 2 door top bottom cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in on reach in cooler gaskets on both 2 door top/bottom coolers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented can. caramel
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. long hair past shoulders.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. whipped topping in box. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 (1) door coolers
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 (2) door top/bottom coolers.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. TOP OF REACH-IN FREEZER
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
6/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 1 door r4ach ins.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. bicycle inside storage area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in all reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door stand up cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door stand up freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. both 1 door coolers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. chilie Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bikes in dry storage area .
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not consistant in walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 door reachin cooler. no food inside.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lid of bulk container.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in;on reachin cooler gaskets. cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris soft serve ice cream cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. mgr in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cook line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sauce in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. open areas
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. shredded cheese.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake rims.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. over frozen bugers.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hose in sink.
  • Employee lockers improperly located. backpacks storged with breads.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. glass cleaner.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 door reach in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. back area at walk in coolers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 06/28/10.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.shake machine covers for syrofoam cups stored in santizer water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. tape hanging loose inside icemachine
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. lightcover
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk food containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. broken in cooler
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. long pony tails
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. units on line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all on line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. drive thru window
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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