Crystal River, Citrus County

SONIC DRIVE IN

310 SE HWY 19, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 9, 2023
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21921468

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states they have Sonic Safe food safety trains which is not currently on our approved food training list. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21919363

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21919360

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 24 8oz milk bottles Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21919367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -24 8oz milk bottles at 49F, have been in cooler overnight, operator states cooler was out of temp when she arrived this morning as has repair call in. -Initial Temperatures taken 10:30am Second temperatures taken at 11:35am American cheese 44F - 41F Cheddar Cheese 44F - 39F Hot Dogs 44F - 41F Corn dogs 44F - 40F Ice cream base 44F - 39F -Walk in cooler condensation unit visibly frozen over, walk in ambient temperature reading 52F. Operator Turned unit to defrost and moved items recently delivered to freezer to get to proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21919366

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states they have Sonic Safe food safety trains which is not currently on our approved food training list. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21919368

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top interior of ice machine has slight mold like growth Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21919370

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank near chemical storage rack not secured. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21919361

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored above clean tea urns. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21919365

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking without hat or hair restraint. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21919369

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall behind three compartment dish sink has accumulation of dirt/debris, and mold like growth. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21919364

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior ladies room missing hand wash sign. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21919362

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -behind nozzle on coke fountain has mold like growth on soda fountain near three compartment sink. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21919371

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Paper towel in hand sink near three compartment sink blocking water from draining, standing water on floor near sink. Operator removed towel and water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 21340585

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Only 25%. Operator changed container now 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21340584

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin. Operator removed foam cup from the flour container Corrected On-Site

22-14-5

Detail 21340583

Basic - Equipment and/or utensils in chilled room not cleaned at the frequency required based on the temperature of the room. Bread racks housed for onion rings need cleaning

36-10-4

Detail 21340582

Basic - floors soiled with paper and food.Operator had floors clean Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21103243

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-25: Manager has books and is training employees as soon as possible Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-23: Operator has failed to complete state required training. Admin Complaint

Mar 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 20958065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-25: Manager has books and is training employees as soon as possible Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20958063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under 3 compartment sink heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-25: Time Extended

33-17-4

Detail 20958064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can soiled. Garbage can you mop sink has a heavy buildup in the bottom of the can causing a strong odor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-25: Time Extended

Mar 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 20955886

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 2 grilled chicken filets the operator did not know the time of preparation and voluntarily discarded 1 fried chicken filet the operator did not know the time of preparation and voluntarily discarded Beef burger patties the cook had just placed in hot holding tray moments prior. Manager started timer.

31B-02-4

Detail 20955885

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 20955891

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training available

14-01-5

Detail 20955889

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in dry batter mix. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20955894

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 tiles over 3 compartment sink.

28-02-4

Detail 20955887

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Clean equipment and 3 compartment sink is not protected from over head leak in ceiling, causing rain water to drip onto equipment and inside sink. Operator removed all equipment from area and placed in sink to be washed and blocked off the area. Maintenance has been called to repair ceiling. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20955893

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer must be adjusted periodically by manager to get off defrost mode. All food in walk in freezer is thawed. Beef- 41F mozzarella sticks- 40F Chicken filets-41F. Operator called repair service and stated they are on the way Corrective Action Taken

24-15-4

Detail 20955890

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean equiptment stored above and in 3 compartment sink is not protected from over head leak in ceiling, causing rain water to drip onto equiptment and inside sink. Operator removed all dishes and equipment from racks that were below the leak and relocated them to the additional 3 compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Maintenance is on the way to the establishment Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 20955888

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain under 3 compartment sink heavily soiled.

33-17-4

Detail 20955892

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Garbage can you mop sink has a heavy buildup in the bottom of the can causing a strong odor.

Feb 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20856918

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by cook line blocked with boxes. Operator relocated boxes. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20856913

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in the establishment. Operator sent employee to purchase paper towels. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20856912

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in batter bin. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20856916

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of equiptment. Operator moved equiptment to be rewashed and properly dried Corrective Action Taken

33-19-4

Detail 20856917

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 20856915

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in cooler and walk-in freezer. Ice build up on the condenser of both the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 20856914

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan on clean dish rack

Jan 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

25-05-4

Detail 20782626

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of styrofoam cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20782627

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Multiple sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Employees changed buckets and 3 compartment sink. New buckets were testing at 100ppm with operators test strips. Corrected On-Site