Sonic Drive In

Observed sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes and lettuce in the prep top at the main kitchen cold holding at 49 degree Fahrenheits, 45 degree Fahrenheits and 45 degree Fahrenheits respectively.

When asked the PIC if they used time over temp as control on items (Chili, small hot dogs and large hot dogs etc) he stated that they did however, the food was past the expired time limit sitting in warmers. the Time expired at 1:546 pm- the PIC stated that they had not been changed out. Corrective action: staff needs to follow proper procedures when using Time as a control and also have Items marked properly and clearly identified and time defined. After discussion with PIC he discarded food product and restocked supplies with new date/ time markers.

Several (3) - 2 main plumbing floor grates (large) and 1 small plumbing floor grate observed missing/not in place in mop sink and on main kitchen floor. Grate need to be replaced as needed. Observed leak at 3 compartment dish sink. Tried to turn off all valves faucet continued to leak - all faucet leaks need to be repaired. Repairs need to be made within 72 hours.

Observed walk in freezer door and door jam Heat strip not working, Slushie machine not working, Fryer Not working and the milk shake / blizzard machine not in working order. All equipment needs to be properly repaired and maintained in good working condition.

Observed area behind ice machines, secondary shelves in stand up cold hold behind hot hold equipment i.e fryers along with front buttons on fryer equipment had a large amount of build up of grease and dirt. non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a time necessary to prevent build up of dirt and grease. Items need to be cleaned within 72 hours.

Observed employee food sitting on dry storage rack. Observed employee eating food upon entering kitchen. Designated area designed for staff need to be established and used. Employee food cannot sit among dry storage goods. PIC discarded food and corrected staff member.

Several (3) - 2 main plumbing floor grates (large) and 1 small plumbing floor grate observed missing/not in place in mop sink and on main kitchen floor. Grate need to be replaced as needed. Observed leak at 3 compartment dish sink. Tried to turn off all valves faucet continued to leak - all faucet leaks need to be repaired.

Observed interior ice chute (dropping ice) currently with build up of debri was told by PIC that the other side was not working. ICe is considered a food product. Interior ice chute needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.

OBserved walk in freezer door and door jam severely busted to the point where there is ice forming between layers of busted door material and door jam material and door will not close properly. Ice is building up on ceiling at freezer and on food boxes near door to freezer and those close ceiling.

Observed sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce reading above 41 degress on the Cold hold food prep line. When asked the CFSM on site if they were using time instead of temp for control she said she thought they did. I asked he to show me the SOP for this practice. She could not show me any plan that they were using time. No proper provisions were put in place such as labels with start time etc were observed on the pans. The temp of the tomatoes read 46 degrees and the lettuce was at 47 degrees. I took the temp ... and then the CFSM took the temp while on the phone with another manager. Corrective Action : Proper Time for control Processes need to be written out and approved by the State Health Authority. Food Items need to be Kept at 41 degrees or below until plans and provisions are approved by state. Food need to be rapidly cooled to 41 degrees or below.

Nozzles on lemonade fruit drink stand, Milk Shake machine and soft serve nozzles all were observed with mold build up. Equipment needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation of build up.

Walk In Freezer Door is busted and needs to be repaired. It Does not close properly and is not fully sealed. Equipment such as doors, seals, and hinges should be kept in tact, tight and in good repair. Walk in freezer door needs to be corrected and sealed accordingly.

Observed area behind ice machines, secondary shelves in stand up cold hold behind hot hold equipment had a large amount of build up of grease and dirt. non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a time necessary to prevent build up of dirt and grease.

WIC (walk in cooler) is currently out of temperature lettuce 53, chili 54, 33, raw bacon 54, raw liquid egg 58. Corrective action: food was discarded all that was at improper temp. CFSM/PIC does have a work order put in for WIC repair. WIll recheck within 72 hours.

Multiple drain lines leaking and backing up on floor from sinks. Ice machines, freezer unit (heavy leaks) on to main floor in kitchen. Will recheck leaks against repair within 72 hours.

Bulk ice machine interior chute observed with heavy mold build up showed PIC.CFSM interior chute - ice machine need to be shut down cleaned and properly cleaned and sanitized. Recheck within 72 hours.

Equipment in non working order needs to be repaired.