Sonny's Real Pit Bbq, 2720 Sr 16, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2720 Sr 16, St Augustine, FL 32092
License #: 6501380
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/29/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic bins in drying area. Reorganized to allow effective drying. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Single door Reach in cooler, double door Reach in freezer, salad Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets and curtains soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Salad Walk in cooler. Black buildup on gasket and red buildup on curtains.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead under Reach in cooler drawers on cookline. Cleaned by manager.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic bins in drying area. Reorganized to allow effective drying. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles for hot hold units near cookline in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Single door Reach in cooler, double door Reach in freezer, salad Walk in cooler gaskets torn.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in hot-holding macaroni and cheese in contact with product. Corrected by cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bins in storage area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets and curtains soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Salad Walk in cooler. Black buildup on gasket and red buildup on curtains.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cream style corn dented on lid seam.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar: egg salad 53° tuna salad 56° potato salad 52° macaroni salad 50°. Items removed to Walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches seen in and under cookline Reach in cooler drawers. 3 killed by manager. Drawer cooler is used as counter for table-top grill unit, no cold holding in this unit. Contracted pest control called for immediate visit.
  • Intermediate - Buffet line refrigeration unit 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. Salad bar: egg salad 53° tuna salad 56° potato salad 52° macaroni salad 50°.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Test kit water damaged.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fry unit on cookline.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Water bottle in Reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins in salad prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Main ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. On cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood on cookline and in dry storage room. Light in storage room corrected on site.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handles on hot holding unit on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic curtains in salad Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad bar: pasta 44° tomato 44° egg 45°. Manager reduced product on display to facilitate cold holding effectiveness.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Baked sweet potatoes in salad Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Behind soda nozzle at wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station, plastic and metal pans in storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins and lids. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hot hold oven door handle in disrepair.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall unit in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Clean plastic jugs without lids not covered or inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in and walk-in coolers. Various items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked hamburgers/cheeseburgers on the children's menu. Consumer advisory for cheeseburgers on children's menu. **Repeat Violation**
7/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Near smoker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Wait area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On hot hold oven near expedite window. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses on shelf over food in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water at sink with spray hose near dish machine.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bin under prep table.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Around soda nozzle housings and grate of soda dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Coleslaw. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Near dish machine.
  • Basic - High Priority - Three dead roaches on premises. Near hand wash sink at drive through, around compressor of salad cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black substance on diffuser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine operating, no test strips on hand.
  • Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked hamburgers/cheeseburgers on the children's menu.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. For dish machine.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Machine 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing. Set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is sanitizing properly. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Using a non handled scoop for salad bar items, in walk in cooler. Bowls removed by manager
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on grill handle hanging down in a location that can be brushed up against
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Salad make table cooler by walkin cooler. Manager added new thermometer
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink nearest cookline. Manager put up new sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Bottom drawer cooler, on cookline. Cleaned by employee. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior bottom of drawer cooler on cookline. Cleaned by employee
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walk in freezer with excessive ice build up on floor, from dripping condenser
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet handle on handsink nearest cookline leaking/dripping. Pipe under 2 compartment sink near office, leaking underneath.
12/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in walkin cooler nearest cookline at 45-47F 7/6/12 At callback all food in walkin temped at 45-47F
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler nearest cookline all foods temping at 45 -47F. Ambiant thermometers at 45-46F 7/6/12 At callback, establisment had repair person arrive and fix cooler as inspector left from initial inspection, but at callback ambiant thermometer in walkin cooler at 48-50F
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reachin cooler and freezer.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walkin cooler nearest cookline all foods temping at 45 -47F. Ambiant thermometers at 45-46F
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink nearest cookline.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Upright reachin cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Observed 5-7 dead roaches behind water heater, in dry storage area. Manager swept up. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Drawer cooler under grill
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Open container of frozen raw burger, stored above ready to eat frozen food in upright reachin freezer. Manager relocated container to above containers of raw chicken.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Drawer cooler under grill
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Condenser fan cover, fallen off in walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in walkin cooler nearest cookline at 45-47F
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior back at top, in right hand side Bin, in server area
7/3/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. PAN IN HANDSINK AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX IN WALK-IN COOLER Corrected On Site. PUT BACK ON SHELF
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN SEAFOOD SALAD Corrected On Site. REMOVED SCOOP
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RIBS IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. REHEATED PORK ROAST 146'F. Corrected On Site. HAD MANAGER RETURN TO OVEN TO REACH REQUIRED 165'F.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/4/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS INSIDE IN DANGER ZONE.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PORK 46-48, CHICKEN 49, PORK RIBS 50, SOUR CREAM 52'F. ALL IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. HANDSINK NEAR COOKLINE
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. BLADE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm CHLORINE IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AND TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BRUNSWICK STEW 119'F IN STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site. STIRRED, RE-TEMPED AT 148-166'F. MUSHROOMS 123'F IN STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed stop-sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed sour cream not discarded within 7 days of opening. COS - discarded.
  • Critical. Observed produce not washed prior to service. COS
  • Critical. Observed unlabaled bag of cake mix. Repeat violation.
  • Critical. Observed shredded chicken not properly date marked. COS
  • Critical. Observed foods not reheater to 165 degrees F within 2 hours: ribs at 127 degrees F, sweet potatoes at 135 degrees F, beef brisket at 135 degrees F, turkeys at 103 degrees F, green beans at 146 degrees F, mac/cheese at 126 degrees F- COS. Discarded.
  • Critical. Observed food not cooled to 41 degrees F within 6 hours: shredded chicken at 45 degrees F (WIC). COS - discarded.
  • Critical. Observed shredded chicken cooled improperly (in covered container).
  • Critical. Observed equipment used for reheating incapable of properly reheating foods.
  • Critical. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk-in cooler. COS
  • Critical. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork in WIC. Raw chicken stored above raw pork ribs also.
  • Critical. Observed raw meat stored next to hot dogs in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed cloth under cutting board. Repeat violation. COS
  • Observed handle of scoop stored in food product. In mac/cheese at steamtable, in bulk containers.
  • Critical. Observed manager does not know the "Big 5" or symptoms to watch for with sick employees.
  • Critical. Observed manager did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves.
  • Observed employee wearing a watch.
  • Observed rusty screws, exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed dish machine missing required data plate.
  • Critical. Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips available.
  • Critical. Observed no sanitizer in dispenser at triple sink. COS
  • Observed no santizer in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Critical. Observed interior of smoker soiled.
  • Critical. Observed can opener soiled with metal shavings. COS
  • Critical. Observed scale build-up, interior of ice machine.
  • Observed knife rack soiled.
  • Observed dust on fan covers in walk-in coolers.
  • Observed clean knives in soiled rack.
  • Observed clean dishes wet nesting.
  • Observed plates not stored inverted. COS
  • Observed single-use tea jugs stored unprotected. Single-service cups above kitchen hot well soiled.
  • Critical. Observed flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed no self-closer on rear kitchen exit. Repeat violation.
  • Observed employee purse stored in prep area of kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed straight bleach used to clean fryer tub.
  • Critical. Observed exit sign in disrepair at back door.
  • Critical. Observed manager on duty not exhibiting active managerial control. Not monitoring temps or employees.
  • Critical. Observed employee does not know necessary reheating parameters.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hamburgers 45 f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board.
  • 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. Bulk sugar.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Walk in freezer door separating insulation exposed.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Hood filters.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Knife on table.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Lids to containers dry storage.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
1/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER AND WALKINFREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SCOOPING FOODITEMS WITH BOWL Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWLS AS SCOOP
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. STORAGE
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. FLOOR TILES WITH WORN GROUT AT DISHMACHINE LINE
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE BAG OVER AND NEXTTO PLATES . FRONTLINE _ Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
11/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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