Sonic Drive In #5185, 825 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN #5185
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 825 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
License #: 1400157
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*
1.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
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1.0
Service:
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1.0
Price:
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1.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
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1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler with Shake mix.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On top of Reach in freezer containing hamburgers. Stained.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. Cup with no lid above Hand washing sink next to dessert station.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor at end if cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chili in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler with Shake mix.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On top of Reach in freezer containing hamburgers. Stained.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Hand washing sink at end of line next to prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 48°. Cheese 47°. Cut lettuce 44°. Cut tomatoes 45°
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over fries in Reach in freezer at end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside of building.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. On cook line. Ric with Sandwich toppings.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table by grill. Bottom of unit has excessive standing water. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil at end of line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above French fries in Reach in cooler. Raw beef above buns in Walk-in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to drive thru window **Corrected On-Site**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Above dry storage area.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table by grill, bottom of unit has accumulation of standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer by grill, top of unit
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean containers. Containers above three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Prep cook
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Grilled chicken dated 11 Sept. Per manager, item dated incorrectly, was put in reach in cooler today. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Faucet by front door.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over French fries.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Eggs over bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Tall reach in cooler 60 degrees. Make table for condiments at room temperature.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Current license not onsite.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in make table 61 degrees. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Tall reach in cooler 60 degrees. Make table for condiments at room temperature.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Current license not onsite.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in dry batter.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Books completed, certificates not scored. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters above fryer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Onions outside walk in cooler, whipped topping in walk in cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in make table 61 degrees. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs, eggs, corn dogs, bacon in tall reach in cooler 56-61 degrees.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Large metal scoop with broken handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Pork, eggs, poultry in reach in cooler 56-61 degrees.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Employee training incomplete. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. By shake area. [shut off because of leak/pressure] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washed hands without hot/warm water.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler by shake machine leaking in to interior.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife and shake ring in sanitizer on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed jacket on top of single service items. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid egg in cookline reach-in.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguishers not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. By front and back doors.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and water bottles. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler at end of cookline maintaining 46-47F
  • Critical - Freezer cutting board with pink discoloration Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • 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 personal item stored with food. Laptop bag.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breasts 46F, Corn dogs 46F, Hot dogs 47F in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. AFTER HANDLEING RAW BEEF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Freezer cutting board with pink discoloration.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler racks/shelving.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor under shelving. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler on cookline leaking.
  • Observed personal item stored with food/single service items. [jacket, hat]
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chili in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked eggs in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken breasts container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Waterfilters by ice machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [oil] Corrected On Site.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed container of smoothie mix not labeled.
  • Critical. Observed employees not changing gloves as needed.
  • Critical. Observed cups without handles used to scoop food: gravy mix and salt & pepper.
  • Observed shake toppers stored on paper towels.
  • Observed scoop handle in contact with food product smoothie mix.
  • Critical. Observed employee touched face and put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting boards no longer smooth and cleanable, smoothie area, freezer top.
  • Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer water, kitchen, smoothie area, dish area.
  • Critical. Observed tomato slicer food contact surface soiled.
  • Critical. Observed ice bin has mold-like build-up.
  • Observed hood filters have grease build-up
  • Observed hand washing sink soiled.
  • Observed utensils stored in soiled container in dish area.
  • Observed utensils stored food side up in dish area.
  • Observed re-using soiled gloves.
  • Observed plumbing in disrepair, drain pipe missing from prep sink.
  • Observed walk-in refrigertor floor soiled.
  • Critical. Observed spray bottle not labeled with content.
  • Critical. Observed incomplete proof of employee food safety training.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. OR BATTER
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. DID NOT USE PAPERTOWEL TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. PROOF OF TRAINING LACKING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. STANDING WATER INSIDE PREP COOLER
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SMOOTHIE POWDER
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. PREP COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. CHEST FREEZER USED TO STORE HAMBURGER PATTIES HAS PIECES OF HAMBURGER MEAT IN BOTTOM OF FREEZER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLE OF WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVERS IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BOXES BLOCKING REAR KITCHEN EXIT
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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1 User Review:

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Added on Aug 25, 2015 3:55 PM
Visited on Aug 25, 2015 2:00 PM
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This is the worst place I have ever been to the employee diet care that they messed up my order nor did she give me my change they need to bring the old mangers back the ones that or there now are rude and don't care abt the food they put out
Would you recommend SONIC DRIVE IN #5185 to others? No
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