Checkers Drive In Restaurants #3211, 3979 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANTS #3211
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3979 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4701954
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 9/6/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
9/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice/seasoning mixture. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Observed over hot water heater. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled in kitchen area. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At plumbing fixture at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Entrance driveway in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed on wall to left of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Observed 2 spice/seasoning blends stored in nonfood grade containers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. He informed us he had just taken the test to decertify but had not received results yet. **Warning** Callback 8/5/13: Manager said he passed the ServSafe test, but his certificate is at home. This violation must be corrected by Thursday, September 5, 2013.
  • 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. **Warning** Callback 8/5/13: Manager said he informed franchise owner he needed new employee training books, but they have not been provided yet. This violation must be corrected by Thursday, September 5, 2013.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** Callback 8/5/13: Manager said he informed franchise owner he needed new employee training books, but they have not been provided yet. This violation must be corrected by Thursday, September 5, 2013.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice/seasoning mixture. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Observed over hot water heater. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed yogurt in reach in cooler in back area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in box of mustard packets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of ice machine door is broken exposing insulation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food placed on top of soiled container/equipment. Observed tray of hamburger buns placed on top of open soiled trash can. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled in kitchen area. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under and around flat top grill. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. At plumbing fixture at mop sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Near back entry door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Entrance driveway in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed on wall to left of 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 1/25/13 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage ' direct contact with food. Observed 2 spice/seasoning blends stored in nonfood grade containers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. He informed us he had just taken the test to decertify but had not received results yet. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
6/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on trash receptacle and other kitchen items. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair throughout rear of establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers throughout establishment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Multiple kitchen Employees washing hands for less than 20 seconds at rear hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Staff unable to answer basic food safety questions regarding cook temperatures. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Patrick Neal, Dated: 8/29/2007 (expired) **Warning**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAL. REPEART VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED DRIVE THRU EMPLOYEE SCOOP ICE WITH CUP WITHOUT HANDLE.
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN KITCHEN DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND FAIL TO USE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN FAUCET OFF. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AND FAIL TO USE PAPER TOWELS TO SHUT FAUCET OFF. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT FOOD MANAGER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PATRICK H. NEAL; DATED: 29-AUG-2012.
  • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST / SOILED. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN REACH IN FREEZER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOP SINK HOSE EXTENDED BEYOND RIM OF MOP SINK.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE USED AT MOP SINK. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE (1) DEAD FLY ON SHAKE MIX BAG INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING AT MOP SINK HOSE BIBB
  • OBSERVED BLACK MOLD- LIKE SUBSTANCES ACCUMULATED AT REAR OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
  • OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS TWO TIMES
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH HANDS BY TOUCHING FAUCET KNOB AFTER HANDWASH PROCESS WITHOUT USING PAPER TOWEL
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IN OPERATION WITH THE EXPRIED DBPR LICENSE - EXPIRED 6/1/12
  • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LID IN POOR REPAIR
  • OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED BEEF IN WALK-IN FREEZER
  • OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS SOILED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND OFFICE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED RUST-LIKE SUBSTANCES AT ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
  • OBSERVED WATER OVERFLOWING FROM PIPE FIXTURE BEHIND ICE MACHINE
  • OBSERVED WET MOP NOT HUNG TO DRY - CORRECTED ON SITE
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers above reach in coolers at dry storage area by office desk.
  • Critical - Observed Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mopsink. Backflow prevention needed at hose connection.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust/slime substances in the interior of ice machine at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation. 11/22/2011
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing unapproved jewelry on wrist while engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed ice machine lid in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed 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 Observed no proof of required training for employees on duty at time of inspection: Victor Shaver (Manager) and Flynn'Neseya Ridley (Crew). Employees have been employed with establishment for over 60 days. This violation must be corrected by : 5/28/2012.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substances/debris in dishwashing area.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior and exterior of ice machine needs cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Observed a cup inside a plastic container of pepper.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Observed the door on the ice machine in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed gaskets has buildup on the reachin freezer infront of the grill.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bathroom.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice; drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; hot dogs and chili in reach in cooler.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; ceiling tiles.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; box of sprite.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of red hot sauce in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; fryer oil on cook's line.
  • Observed personal care item stored with paper products.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; hot dogs in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle; purple.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; chicken finger at 106F chicken patty at 112F hot hot holding in food warming drawer. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; grilled chicken hot holding at 130F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup with no handle being used as a scoop in bacon bits in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; bathroom.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. CUP LIDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor in storage room.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in back of kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • No Heimlich (choking) maneuver sign posted.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HAMBURGER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. NO SANITIZER SINK SETUP.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. BAGS & CHICKEN STRIPS BOXES.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with water. WATER DRAINING FROM ICE MACHINE OVER FLOWING DRAIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. IN DISH AREA.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HOTDOGS & CHILI MEAT
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. SOUR DOUGH BREAD. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ICE MACHINE . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS IN STOCKROOM.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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