Sonny's Real Pit Bbq, 4385 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4385 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6215226
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food., bowl inside container of egg salad , walk in cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of toastmaster hot holding drawer on lower shelf of cook line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping condensation forming ice, walk in freezer
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole at bottom of door behind smoker
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Also stopped at register
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Fail to change gloves after leaving cook line, went to dry storage room, then to dishwashing area and return to cook line Corrective action taken: inspector spoke operator about removing gloves, washing hands and putting on fresh gloves when changing activities or work stations
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Water pitcher dumped in handwash sink , expo area
11/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bread warmer, bottom shelf of prep table, cook line
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.dripping condensation forming ice , walk in freezer
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sealed cases of prodeuct Iin walk in freezer exposed to dripping condensation
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above mop sink
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawing at room temperature. Imitation crab thawing on prep table, 31°, placed into cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Bar area Recheck : quat ammonium 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm, multiple attempts Operator to discontinue use of machine for sanitizing. Corrective action taken: 3 comp sink set up, repair tech called
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Covered Stock pot on prep table containing baked beans , date mark 7/6, 46°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 large beef brisket See stop sale
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Brisket 60° f - cooling since previous day
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Ribs in hot holding less than 135° f- was supposed to be in warmer for reheating - ( reheating for hot holding corrective action)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms - corrective action - reheating
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Angus beef in box on floor in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. In servers station.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above prep station.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In dish room.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dish room.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Drive thru.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Cooks line shelves.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walk in cooler walls heavy rusted.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At prep station.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 47°F, chicken salad 47°F, seafood salad 47°F, cottage cheese 48°F removed all out of temperature items on salad buffet and replace with new items, and adjusted thermostat.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pan stored in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Throughout kitchen and storage.
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.( storage shelves)
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( cups in despensed at drive thru)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( bar)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( potato salad)
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.[rear of kitchen ]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs hanging from oven door handle]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[inside walkin cooler/hoses and pipes]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[large cooker]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior surfaces of equipment,ie fryer area]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[ kitchen employee entering and exiting restroom with gloves on] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.{TONGS} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.{OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOWING INTO GLOVE BEFORE WEARING} Corrected On Site.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bar hand wash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at bar handwashing lavatory.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of coleslaw and the container inside drive through window cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Kitchen exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in drive through window cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at bar handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed all walls behind equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed broken dumpster lid.
  • Observed build-up of drink spills on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and drive through floor areas.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of keg reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of trash residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed plastic spatulas in poor condition.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Observed sleeve of styrofoam bowls stored on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle in canwash area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in freezer doorway.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on grill line storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of cabinets in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda drain tray.
  • Observed canwash area not accessible.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination in waitress station cabinet.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled carpeting in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored in drive through window area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working container of spice removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food residue build-up on kitchen storage racks.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed leaking pipe beneath handwash sink next to drive through window.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven cover.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food display plate in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen freezers between use.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as equipment cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of waitress station storage cabinets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed coffee filters stored in waitress station cabinets without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at cook line handsink used by food employees.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate on wall next to salad bar. For reporting purposes only.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in butter cooler.
  • Critical. Observed barbecue sauce boxes stored on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in deep freezer between use.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of storage cabinets in waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet has broken cover plate on wall adjacent to salad bar. For reporting purposes only.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.{CUP AT ICE DISPENSER }
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.{CUP DISPENSER/DRIVE THRU}
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{WORN GROUT }
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.[walkin cooler walls]
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[milk] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.{CUTTING BOARD UNDER STEAMER/WARMER}
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[cups in dispensers]
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.[pplastic container]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[mop sink area on Y adapter]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[DM AREA]
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[damaged/missing floor tiles]
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[worn grout between tiles]
  • Critical. Fire alarm control panel has no tag/tag not for most recent service, repair, test or inspection. For reporting purposes only.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/5/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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