Checker's #6333, 14011 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKER'S #6333
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14011 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774
License #: 6213820
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooking, reheating
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen - scheduled repair this week
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids stored on shelf rail at top of storage shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored under roof with leak during heavy rain, outside storage shed
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor of dry storage shed
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- on order
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in handsink , near mopsink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Near fryers **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of bread in walk in cooler, container of ketchup packets in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Mens restroom
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids stored on shelf rail, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Reheated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.ladies and mens rest rooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.base of toilets, floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.ladies and mens rest rooms **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.table in ice cream area by hand sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.on walk in **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.52° cheese, 55° cut tomatoes, 51° cut lettuce compressor on front reach in is out, product is on ice but not staying at proper temperature, will use time as a public health control till fixed--- walk in cooler chili44°, cheese 45°, ice cream mix 45° operator moving to freezer and icing what can't freeze per Bill Pipin following day call back due to lack of refigeration **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front non working **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.mens rest room toilet
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.in hot hold drawers
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.leaking on floor in front of exit, not raining also in front of 3 compartment sink and in walk in cooler
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.cell phone laying on package of buns **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.in both men and ladies restroom
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.air conditioner vent dripping on coke soda box rack
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation in front reach in
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.and reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.and walk in freezer
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.around walk in
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can in front, pan inside
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.be upright freezer
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.handsink next to ice cream prep table needs splash guard was on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.shake mix in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.excessive, location just opened for business
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.under hand sink around old soda lines
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.on grill side
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.grill side
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.[splash guard needed by handsink and ice cream table]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[on upright freezer]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[on right side gasket, reach in and hindges]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at bucket ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate.[behind ice cream machine, by dessk area]For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walkin freezer ]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[upright freezer, walkin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walk in freezer]
4/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walk in freezer]
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/2012.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[on outside of ice machine where scoop hangs]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[on upright freezer gaskets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[covered while cooling]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken light shield above cooks line
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. above cooks line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not labeled of contents
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. utensil in 77 degree water on cooks line
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. missing on employee preping food
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard used as shelf covering under grill area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.on reach in freezer near drive thru
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken shield on cooks line
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked ground beef/comminuted fish not reaching 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.(hamburger at approximately 141 degrees f, recooked to 170 degrees) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(boxes of food under leaking fan unit in walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as a dump sink)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(upright reach in freezer)
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm)
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(leaking from condensor unit in freezer)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. near bag in box system
12/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs in under counter cooler 46 degrees not manager moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. under counter reach in cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. missing in under counter cooler on cooks line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. missing at employee hand sink
  • Observed hole in ceiling. near bag in box system
  • Observed hole in ceiling. near drive thru window
  • Light not functioning. near drive thru window
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/31/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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