SONIC DRIVE-IN 6668

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and not air drying properly.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the back of the walk in freezer underneath the unit.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing solution with food debris and dirty, operator changed the sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on the floor by the back door, operator placed back in designated location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf underneath bread, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table is grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is not working, operator had a freezer truck brought in.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in the kitchen shelf are rusted.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a sheet pan of uncooked hot dogs over ready to eat white queso cheese, operator moved to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the hand washing sink in the back of the kitchen with green scrub pads in it.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of blue liquid not labeled above the mop sink, operator stated it was window cleaner, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in women's and men's bathroom no hot water at the hand sinks. Operator stated Bullgator plumbing will be out today between 2:00-3:00 to adjust the hot water, operator showed work order. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on the prep tables in the kitchen with grooves and cut marks.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the shelves in the reach in freezer between uses. Observed two tongs stored next to bags of food in the reach in freezer unprotected.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer next to the grill pans of cheddar poppers, popcorn chicken and onion rings with no lids or covering to protect them.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 4 pop up units signs behind the dumpster.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in storage area with chemicals soiled with black like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bottles of unlabeled sauce, employee stated one bottle was honey chipotle and one bottle of smasher sauce on the prep table, employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone and did not wash hands. Operator educated employee. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at line.l

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used styrofoam cup to dispense ice at wait station.

Basic - Buildup of food debris on top of tater tot hot holder.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One on soda shelf in storage. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed through out kitchen and walk in cooler.

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

Basic - Light covers soiled in storage, tiles and vents soiled on cook line.

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

Basic - Two dead flies on top of soft serve machine. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

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

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed puddles of water pooled under shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee handling single service items food bags and napkins inserting items into food bags with long fingernails Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside desk GM added towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. 3 employees hired within the last 30 days with no proof of reporting responsibility. GM had all employees on site sign forms during inspection. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink beside desk. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with black areas on interior at ice drop chute. Warning

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed strong odor of urine in mens restroom. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in mens restroom with swollen dropped area of ceiling and black growth across water damaged area. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees scooping ice and working with open food wearing bracelets and multiple rings. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black debris on floors in corners of hall at restroom area. Observed old dust and food debris under shelving in walk-in cooler. Observed old food debris under equipment at ice cream station. Observed floors muddy under Matt I front of ice machine. Observed heavy ice and soil on floor at walk-in freezer. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing sections of floor tiles at soft serve ice cream machine. Old food debris and water standing in recessed areas where tile is missing.. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain under ice machine. Water backed up and running from ice machine along wall around edge of walk-in in cooler under dry storage racks across open floor into back room and pooling under garbage can beside back door. This water crosses path ways to walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Employees tracking through establishment. GM called for plumber during inspection and had floors mopped to prevent tracking of water.Warning Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops and 1 wet mop head stored in basin of mop sink. Warning

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw meat and then touch clean surfaces of cutting board and clean single service items. Areas were sanitized single service discarded and cutting board sanitized. Manager reviewed hand washing procedures with employee. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed ice scoop broken with no handle. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

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. Employees recently employed as of December and forward have no proof that they were informed of health reporting responsibilities. Employees read ,signed, and dated during inspection.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment exterior surfaces of bun warmer, wheelers of cooking equipment, lower shelves at cookline under chili warmer.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no beard guard.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor along wall beside roof ladder and dry storage. No evident source of water seems to be leaking from around walk-in cooler base.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler with old food debris on floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice on floor and walls on walk-in cooler and heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer at cookline.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris on grill surfaces.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator remade bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream topping (60F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature on countertop in open well of preptop cooler. Item is bagged in squeeze bag and unable to benefit from cold hold of cooler see stop sale. Manager unable to verify when product was put on counter. Manager will store product within the cooker below under cabinet to benefit from cold temperatures. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored at mopsink. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like growth on door to walk-in freezer and on wall and light switch at this location.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager had employee remove and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black debris buildup along walls and corners of establishment floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager replaced solution. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy old food debris in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer from condenser drain line leak. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No working light in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed open light socket in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed no working light on the walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over hotdogs and behind pasteurized liquid eggs.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/residue build up.

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at dish shelf and ice cream station.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening on the floor at back of cookline. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site