SONNYS BBQ 171
631 67TH ST CIR E
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed salad food preparation employee in main kitchen area wearing watch. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in main kitchen area ice machine bin and ice paddle soiled with black mold like substance.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Dish room floor covered with standing water. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook in main kitchen area wearing bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in main kitchen area food containers and plastic glasses wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside lid open/broken.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and 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
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in main kitchen area single service containers not inverted.Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on cooks line employee with gloves on picked up a lid on the floor and touched the inside of the garbage pail, then grabbed a single service container and place 2 cornbread in container and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Person in charge had employee stop,discard corn bread and container,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line pork (107F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in dishwasher area handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Person in charge cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: No food in cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in main kitchen area in dishwasher area by ice machine . Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and 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
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly in main kitchen area in dish machine area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area by office 2 door Reach in cooler raw Chicken over sliced Onions Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk(51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fountain Beverage machine Cole Slaw (56F - Cold Holding); Milk (51F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that all food was in Reach in cooler from 1/15/24. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging with food preparation with wristbands and watches. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cooks line. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and 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
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in main kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000 ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and the sanitizer in 3cs was 300ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw ground Beef over Raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on raw animal foods properly separated from each other and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed Raw ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).