Sonny's Real Pit Bbq, 425 N Hwy 19, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 425 N Hwy 19, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400753
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Two on cook line. Above broiler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler with sandwich toppings. Reach in freezer with desserts.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. On ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink. In kitchen next to hot boxes. At dish area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine next to pass thru.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken. Ribs. Beef. On speed rack held over from yesterday.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On side of steam table on cook line. In food service window.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On salad Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Drink Next to salad Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on rack in kitchen. Above bread and BBQ sauce.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Hanging on rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drive thru/kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep table . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut lemons at waitress area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.Rack . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach above ware washing machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Lynx - sanitizer next to ice tea . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Housing of soda nozzles in drive thru.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline and in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bins. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork and beef on speed racks. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken cover comminuted meat in make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both machines. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked hamburgers/cheeseburgers on the childrenys menu.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Men's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Sweet sauce on cookline.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area wet nesting.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Photocopies of employee training on site. Original certificates are required.
  • Light not functioning. Under hood and above prep island.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins and lids in walk in cooler and storage area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Single door reach in cooler on cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Front ice machine near wait station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Single door reach in cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in sink near drive thru, wet wiping cloth rinsed in sink at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. On cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler and storage area.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Single door reach in cooler on cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Coffee filters at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Fabuloso and sanitizer on shelf with bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Spray cleaners above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed trash/utensils/grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and behind fryers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Near reach in freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink splitter.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On rack near drive thru. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm. Corrected On Site. [needed prime]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Salad make cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch/bracelet [cook].
  • Observed personal item stored with clean dishes. Clothing hanging on clean dish shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad, whipped topping 44F in salad cooler. Corrected On Site. Cooler Adjusted.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef and chicken over fries, cooked chicken. Opened packages in reach-in freezer. Raw bacon over cooked meats in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Salad walk-in cooler racks.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bean meat 43-46F in hotel pan in walk-in cooler. Food discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location. Soiled apron hanging on food/utensil shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table at grill. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled rags in dish area handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pepperoni in salad wa-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Food cart.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. No caps/covers on wait area cup dispensers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled cloth gloves on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid on chemical shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle [oil?] above prep sink. Corrected On Site.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Hanging on side of shelving.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In wait area cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving across from smoker. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine behind deflector plate.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Cleaner at hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaki at plumbing fixture. Water filter behind smoker.
  • Observed personal items stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. No lid/top on beverage cup dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled squirt bottle, pump sprayer. Repeat Violation.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. [chicken over pork]
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair [rusty storage shelves]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on knife. [in rack]
  • Critical. Observed cutting board with dark mold-like buildup .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. [hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. [walkin cooler fan unit]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. [speed rack, steam table]
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. [in kitchen and dish area]
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. [gap at rear door]
  • Observed personal items/clothing stored with food. [food shelf]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Bleach, cleaner, stored on triple sink drain board.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Chemical shelf.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. BUFFET BAR.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. WHEN PUTTING ON GLOVES.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Light not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03C-09-1 Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REHEATED BEANS 141'F AT CALLBACK
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEANS 108'F IN STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. CHILI 112'F IN STEAMTABLE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. SERVER SCOOPING ICE WITH CUP Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. SERVER AREA
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID IN KITCHEN
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BOX OF LIDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPIGOTS UNDER TRIPLE SINK AND NEAR SLICER AT COOKLINE
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. DISHWASHER UNFAMILIAR WITH TEST STRIPS
1/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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