Sonic Drive In Of Palatka, 414 N Sr 19, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN OF PALATKA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 414 N Sr 19, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400773
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Utensils in soiled pan above three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken. Next to front counter Hand washing sink.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Pitted surface on cook line.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Next to prep sink and three compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above cook line.
  • Basic - Ice machine gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Above cook line.
  • Basic - Ice machine gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryers. Grilled chicken 58°. Hotdog 61°. Corn dog 59°. Swiss cheese 59°. American cheese 62°, 57°.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. Cooler next to fryers.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Walk In Freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Onion rings on rack next to sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dogs, pre cooked chicken breast 50° in Reach In Cooler. Corrective action taken: items moved to Walk In Cooler to cool
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Main ice maker
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • 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. Reach In Cooler at 54° by fryers.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back Handwash sink
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Around cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in and walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. Onion rings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Dressing dated 10/22 in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle of cleaner on prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface with welds/joints that are not smooth. Pocket knife in use. **Corrected On-Site**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal bins in storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal and plastic bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Pitting of surface material arounf cookline.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins and lids in storage area.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies restroom.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters above fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda machine dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup in use to dispense onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bins in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs over cheese in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tomatoes in reach in cooler and comminuted meat in reach in freezer.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind three compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Pitted concrete no longer easily cleanable.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Candy station cooler.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler fan guard [by flat top].
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink stored above single service items on dry storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils/dishware in hand sink. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Sweater on top of sealed coke case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Opened packed of raw beef [sirloin steak] above case of mushrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish rack. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bun oil container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Various cases of single service items stored on floor of storage shed. Not enough shelves in shed to store items. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Round-up chemical stored on floor with single service items in storage shed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Dish area wall.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food management certification valid
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. In disrepair, sections no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on and around three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not operable, men's restroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout restaurant. Gaskets and interior of reach cooler, racks of walkin cooler, walls around dish area, exteriors of equipment and containers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Food containers cracked/broken, in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. 2 in dish area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walk-in freezer door does not close properly causing icy buildup inside freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal item stored with food. Jacket stored on food shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burrito mix 54 in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Round-up container. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BULKFOOD CONTAINERS SUBJECT TO SPLASH AT THREECOMPARTMENTSINK
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • 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. EMPLOYEE USING SANITIZIER WETWIPE THEN TOUCH BREAD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. TOUCHING ICE WHILE SCOOPING Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. CONDENSATION IN REACHIN COOLERS
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKINCOOLER THRESHOLD
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. NUMEROUS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN FLOOR AT COOKLINE
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SKATES OVER FOOD: ON RACK
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. NUMEROUS SANITIZIER BUCKETS
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. NOT KNOW THE BIG 5 Corrected On Site.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. REACHIN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FAUCET AT TRIPLE SINK DRIPS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. PITS IN FLOOR NEAR GRILL
12/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK FLOUR
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. WALKIN FREEZER FAN DRIPPING ON BOXES OF FOOD
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. EMPLOYEE TOUCHED CLOTHING WITH GLOVES ON Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATER FILTERS NOT DATED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. PREP COOLER INTERIOR DETERIORATING Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. FLOORING BELOW WALKIN COOLER DOOR DETERIORATING
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed moldy substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HEAT LAMP FIXTURE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON WALKIN COOLER DOOR HANDLE
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. PANS WETNESTING
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Expired 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.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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