Sonic Drive In, 2235 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONIC DRIVE IN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2235 Collier Pkwy, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639
Phone: 850-696.2831
License #: 6112957
Licensee name: KIMBERLY WEISHUHN
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, cookline
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sundae toppings **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Next to ketchup
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Sundae area
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/27/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of fryer **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice scoop **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rusted door bottom **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Separating from wall **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese corrective action moved to cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottles hanging over prep station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
11/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Corner near shake machines
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By back door near the bread
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. By back door area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.by 3-comp sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. At reaching cooler by shake machine
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookoine
  • Observed hole in wall.at front counter
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Front door way
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. hot fudge
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. peeling
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.Dripping faucet
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
4/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Light not functioning. walkins
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on milk shake mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Faucet/ dripping at 3-com sink plumbing fixture.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Light not functioning. walkins
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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