Checkers 462, 6020 N 301 Hwy, Ellenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS 462
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6020 N 301 Hwy, Ellenton, FL 34222
License #: 5103808
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. wIC. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Overflow waste line not installed on HWS near mop sink.
  • 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. Per employees, food replenished 1 hour prior, forgot to mark time on chart. Manager filled out time chart. **Repeat Violation**
08/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys, phone, bag on soda rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. WIC.
  • High Priority - Plumbing improperly installed. Overflow waste line not installed on HWS near mop sink.
  • 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. Employee did not update written plan when food was placed out at 14:00. Plan updated during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Flat top grill.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not known when filters were last serviced.
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor drain cover missing in front of ice machine.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in WIF not covered.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 wiping cloth buckets 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover missing at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of pans stacked above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cover to dairy soft serve unit at drive thru does not seal. Temperature of product is 45?F. Product can be seen thru bent lid gaps while lid is on unit.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Tongs lying in frozen chicken patty pan in freezer near fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service sanitary gloves stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer boxes, door, shelving.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Ambient air of walk in cooler 45degF]
  • Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer boxes, door, shelving.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Hot dogs, cheese, chili in walk in cooler 47-48degF.]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Reach in coooler below make table, ambient air is 49degF]
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. [Reach in unit below prep table, ambient air 47degF, thermometer reads 32degF.]
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [grill side] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 4 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Hot dogs, cheese in lower cooler under prep table. Items relicated back to walk in cooler.]
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Corrected On Site.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-handsink Observed maintence fixing handsink at time of inspection.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-metal food containers
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
7/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee fail to wash hands in between glove change.
  • Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-womens restroom
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored on floor between chemical storage rack and inside door to mens room
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands between glove change.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed scoop used for scooping pepper like substance lacking handle.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. To go cup dispenser lacking cover on bottom of dispenser.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor-box of straws.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Observed water leaking from ice machine leaking into kitchen floor and creating standing water throughout kitchen floor.
  • Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens room
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-handsink next to bun storage area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-walk in freezer.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-next to reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-next to reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers-in walk in freezer.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink beverage on of soda dispenser above ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
10/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage reach in freezers
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese held at 48 degrees. Operator stated had not been out of temperature more than four hours. Moved cheese to working cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cooler under prep line holding ambient temperature of 50 degrees. Operator moved sliced cheese to working cooler. No potentially hazardous foods held over four hours in unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage reach in freezers
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Observed orange substance inside ice machine
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor-boxes of to go cups and to go fry cartons.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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