SONIC DRIVE IN #3246

Observed vegetable chopper with heavy dried food debris stored on clean dish rack. CFSM stated chopper was from previous night. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use, or at least every 4 hours. COS: Vegetable chopper was taken to dishwashing area to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength. All 3 cloth buckets measured at 0ppm quat ammonia. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH regulations. COS: All sanitizer buckets were changed out and adjusted to 300 ppm quat ammonia.

Observed hand wash sink faucet in back kitchen area loose and falling down when in use. Observed hand sink in front kitchen area bent and damaged. CA: Plumbing and fixtures must be maintained in good repair. COS: No COS observed. Work order will be submitted to have both sinks repaired or replaced. This will be rechecked.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held above 41 degrees in prep top cooler. Sliced tomatoes 45, ranch 46, sliced cheese, 46. All TCS items were found to been prepped less than 2 hours prior. CA: PIC removed all TCS foods to be cooled back down to 41 degrees or below. PIC will monitor prep top cooler and will have cooler serviced.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods cold held above 41 degrees in milkshake machine. Milkshake base 60. CA: PIC discarded milkshake base and will not operate machine until repaired.

Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. Ice buildup was observed on condenser units beginning to drip and accumulate on boxes. No food contamination was involved. CA: PIC had boxes covered to prevent contamination and will ensure ice is removed from units.

Observed sanitizer dispenser not dispensing the proper parts per million in the third compartment of the sink. CA: PIC manually used chlorine tablets and tested sanitizer to ensure dishes and equipment were sanitized in the proper parts per million sanitizer.

Improper employee handwashing procedures observed during inspection. Food worker was observed handling raw hamburger patties, then touching clean food pans at dish area and opening cooler doors without removing gloves or washing hands. Employee was also observed handling raw hamburger patties, then removing gloves and switching to other tasks without properly washing hands. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Employee was stopped immediately when violations occurred and directed to hand sink for proper washing prior to continuing work. All cross contaminated surfaces were properly cleaned and sanitized. Employees were educated on proper hand wash procedures, especially after handling raw animal foods.

Observed improper storage and use of employee drinks during inspection. Employee drinks were found to be stored on food prep surfaces at main prep line. Drinks without lids and straws were also observed. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All improperly stored employee drinks were discarded. Employees were educated on proper use and storage of personal drinks

Observed no soap or paper towels provided at hand sink in front kitchen area during inspection. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Hand wash supplies were restocked and provided at all sinks

Observed cookline employee preparing food without a proper hair restraint. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. Employee was stopped immediately and instructed to put on a hair restraint prior to continuing food prep.

Observed sanitizer cloth buckets not at proper strength. 1 of 2 cloth buckets measured at 0ppm chlorine. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. All sanitizer buckets were changed out and adjusted to 100ppm chlorine as required.

Observed damaged and broken floor tiles at cookline, especially beneath grills and other equipment. Observed heavy food debris and buildup on floors under and behind equipment at cookline.
Corrective Action: PIC is aware of this issue and work orders have been submitted for proper floor repairs. This will be completed and rechecked by Health Dept.

Improper cold holding of potentially hazardous, TCS foods above 41 degrees observed during inspection. Sliced Tomatoes- 46 degrees and Sliced Cheese- 47 degrees on prep top cooler. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. All out of temperature foods were found to be greater than 4 hours old and were discarded. Employees were instructed not to use this cooler until it has been properly serviced and rechecked by the Health Dept to ensure operation at 41 degrees or below.

Observed food debris and buildup on gaskets of several reach-in coolers and freezers. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified. Employees were assigned to clean and sanitize all gaskets. This should be done regularly to prevent buildup.