SONNY'S BBQ
2700 Northeast Waldo Road
Gainesville, Florida, 32609
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the chef base drawers all temperatures above 52. Drawers may have been left open was the only answer given. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: The unit has been worked on the digital display shows 34°, it is up for cleanings today and they will put a pan with water in it to make sure it reaches at 41° below before adding food. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the scoop for the sugar on the cook line does not have a handle. The scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the chef base drawers all temperatures above 52. Drawers may have been left open was the only answer given.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water in the dish pit. ALSO, at the back door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior of the wait station soda machine near the restroom, foreign substance on the right side lip.
- 25-17-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed: to go clam shells stored on top of the cook line hot hold cabinet.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: next to the drive thru soda machine , an accumulation of debris between the wall and soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the drawer below the grill: slice cheese 51,54°, egg rolls 48,raw hamburger 56°. Items moved to the walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue window cleaner stored on the bottom shelf in the drive thru, next to to go containers. The spray was relocated to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed: no back flow were required in these areas: by outside by the smokers, outside by the back door and on the non chemical side of the splitter for the mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the reach-in freezer on the cook line gas ice building at the fan area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs on the cook line, obstructing. The walkway. These were readjusted. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area where the soda nozzles connect to the soda head, is soiled.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor behind the soda machine in the drive thru area has an accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: at the drive thru area, the corner behind the soda machine has an accumulation of debris.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: raw beef in the cook line drawer, 45F. This was iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun at the bar is soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the cook line handles with an accumulation of food debris. A paper towel was employed to start removing the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on the cook/expo line, large knife stored between tables.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: in the walk-in cooler, food stored below 41F, not covered.
- 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 bean meat in the cook line 86F. This was moved to the walk-in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).