Checker's Drive In #463, 1725 Mccall Rd, Englewood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKER'S DRIVE IN #463
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1725 Mccall Rd, Englewood, FL 34223-4849
License #: 1801280
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters not tight fitting, leaving open spaces. Over grill.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Toilet in disrepair. Seat broken on men's room toilet.
  • High Priority - Dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake filling holding at 46°F. in make station reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Glass cleaner stored with condiments at drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Hose hooked to faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make station reach in cooler holding at 46°F. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • High Priority - Dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy holding at 45°F. in make station reach in cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration. **Warning** On callback inspection 6/25/14, sliced cheese and cheesecake filling holding at 59°F. in make station reach in cooler. Operator states that products have been in cooler overnight. Stop Sale issued. On callback inspection 8/18/14, cheesecake filling holding at 46°F. in make station reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make station reach in cooler holding at 45°F. **Warning** On callback inspection 6/25/14, make station reach in cooler holding at 59°F. On callback inspection 8/18/14, make station reach in cooler holding at 46°F.
08/18/2014Complaint FullAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between mop sink and back of grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles and grouting cracked, broken or in disrepair. In between mop sink and back of grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy holding at 45°F. in make station reach in cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration. **Warning** On callback inspection 6/25/14, sliced cheese and cheesecake filling holding at 59°F. in make station reach in cooler. Operator states that products have been in cooler overnight. Stop Sale issued.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hot holding drawers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On callback inspection 6/25/14, no paper towels at dish area handsink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make station reach in cooler holding at 45°F. **Warning** On callback inspection 6/25/14, make station reach in cooler holding at 59°F.
6/25/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling and walls soiled with accumulated debris inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between mop sink and back of grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles and grouting cracked, broken or in disrepair. In between mop sink and back of grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle stored in standing water holding at 124°F. on grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy holding at 45°F. in make station reach in cooler. Corrective Action: operator placed all potentially hazardous foods into proper refrigeration. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hot holding drawers. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation during inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Make station reach in cooler holding at 45°F. **Warning**
4/25/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish area.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between mop sink and back of grill.
  • Basic - Floor tiles and grouting cracked, broken or in disrepair. In between mop sink and back of grill.
  • Basic - Toilet in disrepair. Toilet not flushing in men's room.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Sandwich maker failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cut lettuce and tomatoes and sliced cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles.
3/26/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water/ice falling onto food products from ceiling and condenser unit in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At drive thru. **Warning**
11/12/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water/ice falling onto food products from ceiling and condenser unit in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Tomato slicer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At drive thru. **Warning**
9/9/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt and pepper mixture. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Handsinks **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water/ice falling onto food products from ceiling in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili and cheese holding at 47?F. in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Glass cleaner stored with condiments at drive thru window. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sundae station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Walk in cooler holding at 47?F. **Warning**
2/11/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. handsinks. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice falling onto food products from ceiling in walk in freezer.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler are rusted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. handsinks
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice falling onto food products in walk in freezer from condenser unit
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler are rusted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. make station cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. water/ice dripping from condenser unit in walk in freezer
  • Walk in cooler floor not in good condition.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sandwich station cooler and walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice dripping from condenser unit and ceiling in walk in freezer is falling onto food products.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. condenser unit and ceiling in walk in freezer dripping water/ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sandwich station cooler holding at 53 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice dripping from condenser unit and ceiling in walk in freezer is falling onto food products.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. sandwich station cooler and walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed buildup of sticky residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. condenser unit and ceiling in walk in freezer dripping water/ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy holding at 53 degrees F. in sandwich station cooler. Corrected On Site. operator discarded products. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/12.
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. sandwich station cooler holding at 51 degrees F.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler are rusted
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. condenser unit and ceiling in walk in freezer dripping water/ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy holding at 51 degrees F. in sandwich station cooler. Corrected On Site. operator discarded products
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed scoop with no handle stored in seasoning mix. grill station
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler are rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. sandwich station cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water from condenser unit in walk in freezer is dripping on foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook failed to wash hands prior to and in between glove use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. sandwich station
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt and pepper mixture. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler
  • Critical. Food not stored in a dry location and is exposed to splash. water from condenser unit in walkin freezer is dripping onto foods
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer and cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt & pepper mixture
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's room
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station and walkin cooler thermometers broken
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's restroom
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.can washed
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.mens rm
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. ice patch in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. ctr box
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.interior of ice bin
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed a gas appliance without proper venting. For reporting purposes only.venting improper on grill
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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