Sonnys Real Pit Bar B Q, 1720 Us Hwy 1 S, St Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SONNYS REAL PIT BAR B Q
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1720 Us Hwy 1 S, St Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6500376
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Server station by ice by near door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler by front bit near reach in freezer. **Warning**
09/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Server station by ice by near door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler by front bit near reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple items that have finished cooling. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 50°F, chicken 52°F, hot dog 49°F, tomato 49°F reach in cooler by reach in freezer near pit. Items moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 105°F, 107°F, 114°F, 120°F in hot holding unit by serving window. Units moved to warmer part of unit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. In back lit area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler 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. Reach in cooler by front bit near reach in freezer. **Warning**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks with clean dishes in dish pit. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. By ice bin in server area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm in server station.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Bottle of spic n span with clean dishes in dish pit. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
6/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near registers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pork in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw ribs on cooling racks.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near pit. Both thermometers in unit broken. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in hand sink near registers.
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets of reach in coolers by pit.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dish area. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 4 in dry storage area.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 in dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
7/18/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of Fries on floor in walk on freezer. Moved by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. In kitchen on table. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm in sanitizer bucket. Replaced by manager tested at 50 ppm after. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Behind dish machine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish pit.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans in steam table at 119?F and 116?F. Turned up by manager.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Rubbing alcohol on held above single service items. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of yellow liquid in dish area. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on handle of oven in back prep area.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site. Printed off sign.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table by oven in back.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Ice machine at server station.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Back prep area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Food container bin cracked and in clean dish area. Corrected On Site. Bin discarded.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger over reqdy to eat plant foods in upright reach in freezer by cookline.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. By handsink in cookline.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACH-IN COOLER UNDER STEAMTABLES
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up. REACH-IN COOLER UNDER STEAMTABLES
  • 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 BAKED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR COOKLINE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. CURRENTLY USED AS A REFRIGERATOR
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 47'F IN UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER NEAR COOKLINE. DISCARDED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. SOUR CREAM IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed slight moldy buildup in the interior of ice machine. TOP OF INTERIOR OF MACHINE
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler next to upright freezer on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork collar cooked yesterday 10-24-11 temperatures taken during inspection at approximately 1:30 pm were 43-44F. Chicken 42F. Temperatures verified with Clayton Kitchen manager. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. One on cook line and one near smoker.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink stored with restaurant food. Drink bottle in upright freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Lids on beans cooling in 5 gallon buckets.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards-one on cook line, one near smoker.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burgers 44F, Raw chicken 45F-reach in cooler next to upright freezer on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms 115F on grill.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Quatenary ammonia.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. Two
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. American cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Corrected On Site.
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND BACON BITS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. WIRE RACK SHELVING RUSTED IN DISHWASHING AREA
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. SHELVING OF REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTER
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIRE SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. TO GO CONTAINERS DIRTY ON COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. UNDER SMOKER ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. BEHIND MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. GLASS CLEANER STORED WITH TOILET PAPER Corrected On Site.
8/2/2010Routine - 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. OLD DATE ALONG WITH CURRENT DATE ON COOKED POULTRY IN WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BEEF IN WALKINCOOLER Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. WATERFILTER IN KITCHEN
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. PLASTIC CONTAINER LIDS
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS TORN
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. WORN SPATULA Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. WALKINCOOLER CURTAINS
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. PLATES SOILED AT PREPLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. GRILLS Corrected On Site.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 DENTED CAN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. ITEMS IN PIT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. PORK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN WALKINCOOLER
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. HANDLE IN FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. SPATULA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. CRACKED BROKEN TILES BY DISHMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. CUTTING BOARDS WIPED WITH FULL STRENGTH BLEACH Corrected On Site.
10/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ITEMS IN WALKINFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN SALAD CONTAINER IN FRONTLINE WALKINCOOLER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. HANDLE IN FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. NUMEROUS AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. FRONTLINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOLERS
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY DISHMACHINE
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. TO KITCHEN COOLER BY PIT
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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