Checkers Drive In Restaurant, 12600 S Us Hwy 301, Dade City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12600 S Us Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525
License #: 6101954
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.drive up window
  • Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects Devise Unit is full of flies
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. By drive up window
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. By drive up window
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in front hand sink
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pepper container
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Serving line
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet box not covered
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. 3-compartment sink
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin freezer
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin freezer
  • Observed hole in wall. electric outlet in office
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. pepper
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin freezer in the front by to go window
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid near restroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. by bread rack
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical. No proof 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 This violation must be corrected by : 10/2/2010.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed ceiling tile strip in disrepair.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. walkin freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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