Checkers Drive-In Rest 165, 8602 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE-IN REST 165
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8602 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668-5345
License #: 6101996
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable,hand wash sinkand three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Mens room toilet flushing handle broken.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.3compartment sink.andhandwash sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Walk in coolers exterior wallsand doors.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled and walk- in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable.3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair,faucet handle,Handwash sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • 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.
9/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.Cookline .
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Coming from ice machine.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.It seems to be from ice machine,Water is leaking onto floor
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.cookline .dumping ice in it.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Lime scale.
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.Rusty A.C. Vents
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.cookline
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin freezer.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gasketsFront line.
  • Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, lavatory) not easily cleanable.Handwash sink ,ladies room .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet ,handwash sink ,ladies room leaks.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Reachin freezer ,cookline .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Main ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.White handled spatula.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on can opener .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Ladies room handwash sink ,soiled .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaks ,ladies room .
1/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust on can opener .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Over handwash sink . Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Hamburger freezer .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Dumping ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Above handwash sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handwash sink faucet leaks .
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Mop bucket .
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rusty can opener bracket .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Due to missing grout.Second Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout . Second Repeat Violation.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Rusted can opener .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout . Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.Over handwash sink.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Missing grout. Repeat Violation.
4/30/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk -in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout. Repeat Violation.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Drive up window .
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust inside ice machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.Drive up window .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Missing grout . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout. Repeat Violation.
12/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop stored on soda boxes.
  • Observed ice scoops with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Rust inside ice machine . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Mens room.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout missing through out kitchen ,also broken,and cracked tiles.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Rusty walkin freezer floor . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Due to missing grout on kitchen floors.
  • Observed hole in wall.Above ice machine .
8/25/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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