SONIC DRIVE-IN #5092

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler, cardboard lining shelves with tomatoes and onions on it, operator took out the cardboard and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor under shelf.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights towards back of kitchen not shielded. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's restroom no handwashing sign, operator placed sign in bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed reading at 150ppm, operator changed out solution new reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn in the reach in cooler towards the front of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of whipped cream on the floor in the walk in freezer and cases of mayonnaise on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights that are not shielded in the back of kitchen.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy of choking poster by email. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks, pizza bites and chicken uncovered in reach in freezer, operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted. Repeat Violation

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler with gaskets in disrepair. The door is not able to shut properly.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters over the fryers and the flat grill with a heavy build up of grease. Observed the table holding the flat grill with grease buildup up on top of table.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusted.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in open container over cooked sausage at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Cooler at kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at various locations at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen handsink. No paper towels at front handsink. No paper towels at any handsink on site . Employee replaced towels.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed black buildup under shelving and along cove base in walkin cooler. Very Strong mildew smell inside cooler. Floor soiled in walk-in freezer with old food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on interior of makeline reach in cooler.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed topping center container at drink prep on front line broken and old food encrusted on area. Toppings containers are stored within the broken drop well. Edges around well has been broken away and cherries and other food toppings are ground into broken area. Observed black growth on plastic components and dispensing spout of slushie machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: At callback9/19/23 area still not easily cleanable and old food debris in crevices of holding area. Operator states parts are on order to replace. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout lines on flooring throughout the establishment and water and food debris standing in grout lines on warewash and storage areas and at front of store corner of entryway.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old grease and debris on handles and grooves of doors of coolers and freezers.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in hall in front of walk-in cooler falling loose and missing . Tiles metal hanger pieces dropped and not holding tiles firmly , tiles loose or damaged in dry storage area and over shake/blender machine.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large area of water standing on floor at back of kitchen. Manager stated it was from night before wash down and was not squeegeed up correctly. Water puddle was covering floor to dishwash area. Tracking throughout store. Manager corrected by clearing water and sanitizeing area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout lines receded and holding water throughout kitchen and warewash area.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or cleanable. Observed metal plates of floor in walk-in freezer popped up with gap around 2/3 of panel. Observed screws popped up and panel plus screws causing tripping hazard as well as causing ability of food to slip Nader floor.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid with pieces missing on batter flour bulk container.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton of FF stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Fan grates almost completely covered in ice. Large buildup of ice on drain lines and floor.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy buildup of food debris on opening area hinge of clamshell preptop cooler top door and interior of 2 door freezer at fryer station.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet at back 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived shortly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout in tile floor receded and floors are no longer easily cleanable. Deep grooves between tiles trapping food and water in grout lines.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed tortilla containers cracked and dirty, no longer cleanable.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop at front wait station stored in holder with slimy black buildup, observed large ice scoop at back ice machine on tray in water with black slimy residue. Manager sent through dish wash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old black buildup on exterior of drink dispenser and around door of wait staff ice bin.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old black greasy residue on lean pans at clean dish storage.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and ice buildup.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open box of burgers and open box of candy topping in walk-in freezer with boxes opened plastic opened and food inside exposed to possible above contamination. Food liner's not reclined. Observed containers of raw foods in reachin at cookline with no covers. Manager recluses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spice containers at cookline and bulk salt container at back prep with no labels.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shake mix at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath ceiling of soda nozzles.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of foam cups on the floor next to NuCO tank. Operator removed the item off the floor. Corrected On-Site