Sonic Drive In, 6250 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6250 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres, FL 33463
License #: 6019815
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. WALK IN COOLER
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. EMPLOYEE DUMPING LIQUID
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. ROLLING CART TO STORED BREAD
09/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. FLOOR AROUND COOK LINE GREASY
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. SEVERAL BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. DUMPING ICE INSIDE HWS
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BOXES BLOCKING THE HWS
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. BOX OF SALT OPEN
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice build up at fan guard area -french fries -reach in freezer-and standing water inside the dresser station.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Wrap station reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHROOM
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. SEVERAL AREAS_OBSERVED NEW CEILING TILES _WAITING TO BE INSTALLED.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. COOK LINE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER _NEXT TO TOASTER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP BY FANGUARD AREA_WALK IN FREEZER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair_RUSTY AC VENTS_COOK LINE
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOT HOLDING DRAWER NEXT TO FLAT TOP_ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TEMPERATURE DIAL AREA
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY DRY STORAGE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE FANGUARD AREA and ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FANGUARD.
6/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HAND SINK BY DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. AC VENT RUSTY BY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. ONION RINGS BREADING STATION
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. EXPIRED ON 10-18-2011 This violation must be corrected by : 2-02-2012.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. BY SODA FOUNTAIN Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. BY BACK DOOR
12/2/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED ONIONS_ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE _LESS THAN 3hrs. Corrected On Site. PLACED ON TOP OF FLAT TOP
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SCREW INSIDE ICE MACHINE _RUSTY
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. AROUND THE DOOR_DRESSER STATION COOK LINE COOLER Corrected On Site.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. ICE CHUTE AREA
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 1 BOX WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. FLOOR SOILED WITH SODA SYRUP ACROSS WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER THE FLAT TOP
2/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE SUNDAE COOLER
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE DUMPED INSIDE HS BY HOT DOGS ROLLER_COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. WALK INS HALLWAY
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 09-06-10.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). GRAVY , CHILI, EGGS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.WHIPPED CREAM_LESS THAN 2 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ALL ITEMS IN STEAMTABLE _COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. EXAMPLE CHILI , EGGS,
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE SUNDAE COOLER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair GASKETS FOR BOTTOM FREEZER-COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. PREP STATION COOLER IN COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. SUNDAE COOLER
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE DUMPED INSIDE HS BY HOT DOGS ROLLER_COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. WALK INS HALLWAY
  • Light not functioning. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 09-06-10.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. TOPPINGS _COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. PEANUTS _ICE CREAM STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. FLOUR BIN_LID BROKEN _PER OPERATOR _ORDERED_WAITING FOR ARRIVAL OF PART
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair _QUAT_ PLASTIC TUBE_DISCONNECTED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. AC VENTS & LIGHT SHIELD _BY WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.SHELF UNDER ONION RINGS PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR BIN
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BOX OF RAW BURGERS OVER BAG OF SAUSAGES_RIFREEZER NEXT TO FLAT TOP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. PLASTIC CONTAINER _CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES _COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE
  • 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. BOWL_INSIDE BREADCRUMBS _BIN
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. SPOKE TO MANAGER CHRISTINE REICH OVER THE PHONE_SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THIS INFORMATION IS STORED.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. SUNDAE COOLER_LOTS OF STANDING WATER INSIDE COOLER
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 02-11-10.
12/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. JACK CHEESES UNWRAPPED STORED ON A COOLERS SHELF_COOKLINE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BAGS OF READY TO EAT WIPPED CREAM STORED ON THE STANDING WATER_ICE CREAM TOPPINGS COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.66f-BANANA PREP TABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.88f-SPOONS FOR SHAKES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. USING CELL PHONE IN THE COOKLINE WHILE PREPING AN ORDER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING PH & MAKING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. MANAGER CANNOT FIND THE AOP FORMS.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.STANDING WATER INSIDE ICE CREAM TOPPINGS COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COFFEE STATION
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.STANDING WATER_ICE CREAM TOPPINGS COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.SAUCE & DICED ONIONS ETC IN DRESSING STATION _COOLER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. BROWN STAINS INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.HOT WATER KNEE _HANDLE _NEXT TO HOT DOG_HH UNIT
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.UNDER THE HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT DOGS HH UNIT
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT DOG UNIT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.DISHROOM _COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
8/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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