Checkers #790, 940 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #790
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 940 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881-1353
License #: 6305043
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*•
1.5
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near fryers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dumpster area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. See stop sale. Product just put out tomatoes and lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin near drive thru.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dumpster area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink near cookline.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near cookline.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in drive thru.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dumpster area.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. box in front oh hand sink near 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hot dogs in hand sink near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin freezer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coke machine
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Several mislabeled cleaners Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
5/30/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. 1door beverage air on cookline
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Super-4 degreaser on top of ice machine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Disharea cooking utensils
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1-door reachin freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-door reachin freezer Traulsen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Tomatoes stored with clean dishes. Dishroom
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soda outside storage
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Outside storage Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Hot dogs recooked to 174 F
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Outside storage
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Mens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Ceiling vent missing. Cookline
1/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Seasoning
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Outside storage
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bread inside walkin cooler.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. too strong.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. near walkin cooler.
  • 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. K CLASS.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. bread racks in front.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. drive thru employee handling money and then making drinks without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. cook between glove changing.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. near grill.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. rack in front.
2/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. cheese on prep table. cheese was discarded and new cheese dated for time as a public health control. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese in prep table. operator discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin freezer near drive thru.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. near drive thru.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cups near drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on hose bibb near dumpster.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. in mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

heather weidemoyer

Added on Sep 16, 2014 7:57 AM
Visited on Sep 11, 2014 9:00 PM
Food:
***
Service:
*
Price:
****
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
I was at checkers the other day went through the drive through. The girl took forever to ask me if she could take my order. I pull up to the window to pay and get me food and so I paid and literally waited for my food for 10 min. It was about 9:00 at night and it wasn't busy at all. When I look in the window all the employees are just talking and messing around. Finally I get the food and as I pull away I look to make sure I have everything and it turns out I'm missing a hot dog and fries so I go back and wait another 10 min. I got my food and left. My favorite place to eat is cheackers and I have never had a bad experience until now.
Would you recommend CHECKERS #790 to others? No
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