Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 3002 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3002 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33603-6028
License #: 3906889
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 12/10/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.rear of building
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag in a box soda,foods in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, working with food, equipment and/or utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.bottom shelf of grill,bread shelf
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese in walk-in
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood edge on shelves
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.faucet at handsink
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. broken tile at mopsink
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in Repeat Violation.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese in walk-in
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. wings at 115 in holding drawer reheated to 169 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.in walk-in ,walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.hot dogs in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/09.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3compartment This violation must be corrected by : 11/3/09.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Establishment out of gloves This violation must be corrected by : 11/03/09.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood edge on shelves
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 11/3/09.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 11/3/09.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.faucet at handsink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live roaches at desk in office area
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. broken tile at mopsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. jacket on food rack Repeat Violation.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in freezer
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. missing formica edges on shelves ;exposed barewood
  • Violation: 15-42-2 Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.broken wall tile at mopsink
  • Violation: 37-11-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan cover in walk-in
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in ,walk-in freezer
7/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach-in freezer
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. missing formica edges on shelves ;exposed barewood
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on catchup / mustard dispensing nozzles.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cup lids
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live in mens room in separate building from restaurant This violation must be corrected by : 7/28/09.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.broken wall tile at mopsink
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.fan cover in walk-in
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in ,walk-in freezer
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.purse hanging on storage rack
7/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/1/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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