Clewiston, Hendry County

SONNY'S BBQ

1030 W SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Aug 26, 2024
City
Clewiston
County
Hendry
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23094644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23094645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

22-49-4

Detail 23087811

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23087818

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over burger set ups in front line reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23087812

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in kitchen. Operator terminated. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-09-5

Detail 23087813

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours . Eight bags of barbecue baked beans. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23087809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink on line at right with stored items in it. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23087814

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had new employee review and sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23087817

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23087816

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23087815

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23087810

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22438820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cuttings boards on line, new ones ordered. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22438823

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-22-4

Detail 22438822

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by reach in cooler at waiting station. Operator swept up water. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22438821

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, with coleslaw. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 22438825

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22438826

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Operator placed trash bags at location. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 22438824

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, spoons at waiting station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22438827

Basic - Waste receptacle with no bags for feminine hygiene products.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22206799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at wait station stand up cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22206801

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

33-29-4

Detail 22206800

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22188361

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at wait station. Three small flying insects at salad prep area. Four small flying insects at back storage area. Two at mop sink. Operator called Ecolab for appointment. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-23-4

Detail 22188360

High Priority - Stick pads not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station in back storage areas. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22188368

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 50 degrees, Operator placed in walk in freezer. Retested at 43F. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22188363

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand washing sink by line. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22188366

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22188359

Basic - Accumulation of dead insects, or other pests, on sticky pads in back storage. Dead lizard and spider on sticky pad. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-07-4

Detail 22188367

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, female bathroom not clean, toilet soiled. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22188364

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at wait station stand up cooler. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22188369

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at prep sinks with food. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22188362

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

33-29-4

Detail 22188365

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21814119

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of baked beans dented. Operator removed from service. Corrective Action Taken

12A-10-4

Detail 21814112

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line touched face and did not immediately wash hands without being promoted. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21814113

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site

53A-04-6

Detail 21814111

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ C. Pugh

22-02-4

Detail 21814114

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: container of honey in walk in cooler soiled. Operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21814121

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21814115

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21814116

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food to scoop ice.

36-17-5

Detail 21814117

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at drains in kitchen.

33-29-4

Detail 21814118

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21814110

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator was in progress of clearing ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21814120

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink.

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21526708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21511896

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect in kitchen. Five small flying insects at mop sink. None landing on food.

53A-03-7

Detail 21511894

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Patrick Butimer 10/18/17. Class was canceled on 10/5 due to hurricane. The class was rescheduled for 11/17/22. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 21511892

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at sink by grill. Operator replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21511895

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-69-4

Detail 21511891

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice build up from floor.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21511893

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21206923

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of corn dented on seam. Operator removed for credit. Corrective Action Taken

53A-04-6

Detail 21206921

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charkatka Pugh

33-19-4

Detail 21206925

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator had employee go start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

33-20-4

Detail 21206922

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Operator had employee go start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21206927

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21206926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 21206928

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

06-07-5

Detail 21206924

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21206920

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dishwasher hose.

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21004727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, Coleslaw 45f chicken 45f.

03B-01-6

Detail 21004728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 128f in hot hold cabinet, less than 4 hrs, removed for reheat to 165f. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21004726

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at attached hose in kitchen.

31B-03-4

Detail 21004730

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Empty at one mens restroom dispenser.

06-08-5

Detail 21004725

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in water that was not running/dripping. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21004729

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 12Total: 13

12A-02-4

Detail 20367532

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was educated by Operator and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20367525

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20367528

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20367531

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at Walk in cooler

14-09-4

Detail 20367533

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-07-4

Detail 20367523

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20367527

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

35B-07-4

Detail 20367526

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation in dry storage area.

14-33-4

Detail 20367534

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

33-31-5

Detail 20367529

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

36-02-5

Detail 20367530

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-30-4

Detail 20367535

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom by wait station.

36-27-5

Detail 20367524

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dry storage.