SONIC DRIVE-IN 6566

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bin at front counter had a paper receipt inside it. Disposed of paper receipt and scooped ice out. Operator stated he would close that ice bin down to sterilize it prior to use. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed one fly near drive through window.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink front of kitchen had rag in basin. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near drive through no towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Erica and Emily expired.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/4" gap bottom back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between counter and make table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Desert condiment reach in cooler had mold like substance on gaskets. Reach in freezer near fryers gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach in freezer near triple sink has mold like substance on gaskets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dump sink dripping on floor from broken seal.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near fryers, food debris bottom shelf. Make table had spilled cheese in bottom shelf.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Green standing fluid in dessert condiment reach in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop laying in bottom of mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Jacob trained by an unapproved program.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Incorrect license displayed on premises.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover in mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handwashing sink nearest wash sink p-trap leaking. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has small gap bottom corner. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor, drainage from drive through hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor by the make table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice on top of door interior.

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scope tossed in pan on top of large ice machine, not inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oil drainage from ice cream machine on to floor.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream station reach in cooler has rusted shelves.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Burgers uncovered. Open hamburgers and steak in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two of three mops not stored properly, laying in drain. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Old sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 2 lights in back of dry storage near the back wall - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dish rack above 3 compartment sink in back of house - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and the ice bin by the drive thru window - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gaskets on reach-in freezer torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets on standing reach-in freezer heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by drive thru

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets 2 door reach in freezer both Gaskets 2 door reach in cooler and food debris bottom of cooler Shelves walk in cooler

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat ground chilli lettuce cheese onions walk in cooler

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Ice cream station - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) ice bins front line - repeat 2)interior if reach in cooler- repeat 3) interior of shake and ice cream machines 4)interior if ice machine -repeat

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has only one certification for employee- they have several new not sure how long exactly been working must have all certified by next inspection or an administrative action maybe requested Establishment has been having issues getting employees and maintaining staffing Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters not sure when changed

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket ps torn 1) cookline freezer 2)front line shake machine

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By mop sink around drain and piping

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets in all coolers

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions educated Corrected On-Site