Checkers Drive In Rest, 6908 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6908 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819-9303
License #: 5807809
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 1/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.Cups.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Menu board area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Oil in back storage area.
  • Basic - Holes in wall.Drive thru area.
  • Basic - Soiled ceiling tiles in dining room.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.Menu board area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.Drive thru area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Backline. **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. Marcus Smith,Antron.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Glass cleaner by chemical area.
1/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Kitchen .
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.Front line area by ice cream machine.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.Ice cream machine area.
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved .Outside bathroom area.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.Back storage area.
  • Basic - Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Front line area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units throughout the establishment .
  • Basic - Purse stored next to single-service items. Front line area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Icing in front line area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken,hot dog held less than four hours,heat is increased.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 40 dried droppings found.Water heater area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Objectionable odor in bathrooms.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
7/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Sour dough bread box stored on floor inside freezer And French fries **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup stored on top of freezer observed hamburgers stored in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. observed food debris and trash behind ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men restrooms
3/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Broken tiles missing at mop sink area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Cooks line area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.Inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
2/7/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Broken tiles missing at mop sink area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Napkins in back storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Bread in walk in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.Cooks line area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back storage area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwashed onion in bag stored over chili in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.Inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.White Oreo filling. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Swiss cheese is in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken discarded by operator. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of chicken stored over fish in upright freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 100 dried rodent droppings found at the water heater area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Glass cleaner by salt on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bins at the front line and back line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on lid holder at front line area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by mop bucket. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sanitizer bucket is inside handwashing sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **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. **Warning**
2/6/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/24/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Carpet is dirty at dining room area
  • Critical - Mirrors are dirty in the ladies restroom
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. Mirrors, toilet bowls are dirty in men's restroom
  • Soiled ceiling tiles at dining room area
  • Critical - There is an objectionable powerful odor in the bathrooms. Repeat
7/20/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Ladies restroom .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Spatula used to clean inside fryers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Back storage area .
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed employee was in the process of engagging in food preparation,changed gloves but did not was hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Oil in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Blue towel is inside handwashing sink .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled .Meat freezer .
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese in reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cheese transferred to walk in freezer .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Drive thru area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.Class K blocked by table.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrrounding fruit punch dispensing nozzles.Drive thru area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Cook line area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Front line area.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Mop sink area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Drive thru area.
  • Observed ceiling has a leak by fryer area.Observed bucket sitting under ceiling
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched cheese in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed holes in wall throughout the establishment .Back line area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.Front line area by ice cream machine.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sanitizer water in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield.
  • Critical - No proof of copies 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.All employees not trained.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Under faucets by handwashing sink on high side.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime under shake dispensing nozzles.Front line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.Dining room.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up.Upright freezer .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.Meat.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Under handwashing sink.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn on the main line reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken wing held less than four hours. Heat is increased by operator.
1/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 53 b No proof of original copies of required employee training.
  • 37 Moldy air conditioning vents throughout the establishment.
  • 14 Gaskets in cold holding unit in poor repair
8/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hot dog held less than four hours.in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Main reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed soiled material on tomato slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime surrounding soda dispensing nozzles.Drive thru area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.French fry cartoons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Pan inside handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by 35 dried rodent droppings found in water heater room.
  • Observed spaces in wall close to prep table outlet .
  • Observed a leak in ceiling.Fry station area.
  • Observed space in ceiling.Outside water heater room.
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers throughout the establishment .
  • Critical. No proof of original copies 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
8/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. [chili in WI cooler]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. [in WI freezer ]
  • Observed leaking faucet at 3 bay sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. ONIONS ON THE PREP TABLE STORED UNDER THE SOAP DISPENSER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN FROZEN OVER FISH FROZEN IN THE RIF Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SYRUP NOXES REAR AREA
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. BIN ON PREP TABLE AGAINST THE WALL IS SOILED
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. MENS
  • Ceiling tile missing. WATER HEATER CLOSET
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. MOLD LIKE GROWTH IN WATER HEATER CLOSET
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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