Sonic Drive-In, 6919 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE-IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6919 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
License #: 6112984
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Walk ins.i
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Stained yellow over Cookline.
  • Basic - Ceiling tilesin disrepair,water damage by AC vents.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Front.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Ice build up,walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Hot water turned off,back hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Both Handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E-coli), hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fronts of cooking equipment.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Back sink,hot water turned off. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Back sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Blue cutting board.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Rust.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.Items on floor.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing fixtures (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.3 compartment sinkand Handwash.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Fryers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hot water turned off at one sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.Ladies room toilet stained.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Mop bucket and wringer.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Cookline
  • 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 - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Walkin in freezer.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop wash area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.Ice build up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Kitchen.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.All Cookline equipment.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.White containers and lids.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.Ice.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash,and 3compartment sinks.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Reachin coolers
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Reachin cooler shelves showing rust Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.Cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor ,also ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin coolers,and reachin freezers . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.Cell phone,etc. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Back kitchen around walkin coolers .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Behind cookline equipment .
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.Cookline .
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Over toaster .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Backs of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Tortilla containers .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Over toaster.
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves ,reachin coolers.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Front of hot dog machine .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Front reachin cooler ,east side,and cookline reachin cooler .
  • Observed ice debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairFront cover missing on fryer.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets,cookline area.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hot water shut off.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Back kitchen handwash sink .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters over fryers .
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food prep area,and make table ,cookline .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Utensils stored clean at food prep area.
  • Observed ice debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor .
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.Kitchen trash cans.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Back kitchen door .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.Over 3compartment sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area,also grease .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Back handwash sink faucet leaking .
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.By back door.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Grease caddy. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Up front on reachin cooler .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Lime build up outside of ice machine .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin cooler ,cookline .
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.Inside trash cans,kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cookline . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Cracked bulk food containers lids. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty storage shelves ,back kitchen . Repeat Violation.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.Rusty storage shelves ,back kitchen .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty reachin cooler shelves ,cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters over grill .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.On grease caddy.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Reachin freezer lids,pink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Cracked plastic lexan lids covering bulk food containers .
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reachin freezer .
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Rusted shelves ,back kitchen .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Back sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Back handwash sink leaks when hot water is turned on.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hot water turned off.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Back sink,dispensor broken.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout ,and broken out tiles. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice debris accumulated on walkin freezer .floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to Missing grout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Over bun toaster ,and ceiling .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Over 3compartment sink.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
6/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Fountainette. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusted shelves ,reachin cooler,cookline ,kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Underside ,fry dump station . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Front entrance ,east side door.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout ,broken out tiles through out kitchen . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout,Kitchen ,also water pooling by ice machine ,and by bag in box sodas. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shields, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination.Light bulbs stored over food shelf.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Fountainette.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty shelves ,cookline reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Under side of fry dump station .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken out tiles.
  • Observed ice debris accumulated on walkin freezer . floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.Bicycle in kitchen .
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Small board hanging up.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Walkin cooler shelves .
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Broken tiles,also missing grout.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen ,due to missing grout .
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.Expired 2/1/09 per Pat in our Tampa office.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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