SONIC DRIVE-IN #6485

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. observed inside ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Observed door of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed on person preparing food plastic bracelet on wrist. Employee remove bracelet and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor in walk-in cooler covered with standing water. Warning

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: Hood filter missing in exhaust system over grill and fryers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees.observed in front kitchen area Handwashing sink filled with dishes.Person in charge removed and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing in exhaust system over grill and fryers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink by reach in cooler.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from dessert reach in cooler As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west end of kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near dessert cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food topping container stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in dessert make station area strawberries not covered. Person in charge covered strawberries. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area cutting boards soiled/ stained with black mold like substance covering Reach in freezer for beef burgers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area across from soft serve ice cream machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in main kitchen area multiple ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind frying station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in back kitchen area Triple Sink (Quaternary 000ppm). Person in charge added more sanitizer and Triple Sink (Quaternary recheck 300ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards used to cover Reach in freezer soiled with black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of hand out. Person in charge read and signed hand out. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on South end of parking lot.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in main kitchen area air return vents soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in main kitchen area under all equipment food and soiled paper products on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Handwashing sink by hot dog make station No paper towels. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with mold like substance throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed soiled hood vents over grill and fryers in main kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed air return vents in main kitchen area and above soda fountain beverage machine soiled with mold like substance. Observed exterior of ice machine door soiled with mold like substance . Repeat Violation

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in main kitchen are,under grill and fryers soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touched face and mask and went to make a sandwich. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Cook removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by taco make station blocked with garbage pail. Manager moved garbage pail. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of upright Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer next to fryer in main kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under and around fryers in main kitchen area.