Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, 225 S Temple Ave, Starke, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 225 S Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
License #: 1400180
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 3/7/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of hot dogs and roast beef in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrapped burger patties 45F, hot dogs 46F, Chili 44-46F, Cheese 45F, Shake mix 45F, all items in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler maintaining internal food temperatures of 44-46F
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Coke bag [sprite] on floor.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-13-1 Observed employee handling money then put on gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-06-1 Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Half smoked cigarette on ice machine in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Bottom rack in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucets in dumpster enclosure.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-06-1 Observed self closing door mechanism broken on men's restroom door.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 old rodent droppings on/around hot water heater, approx 8 old on/around electric panel.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth bucket at 200+ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 49-06-2 Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Shirt laying on top of water heater. Cardboard boxes stored next to water heater.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-17-1 Person in charge failed to insure proper cold holding temperature.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. Training incomplete. No proof of training for employee onsite at time of inspection who has worked more than 60 days.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-in cooler maintaining internal food temperatures of 44-46F
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's and women's restrooms.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. Training incomplete. No proof of training for employee onsite at time of inspection who has worked more than 60 days.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Bottom rack in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling money then put on gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area. Half smoked cigarette on ice machine in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Shirt laying on top of water heater. Cardboard boxes stored next to water heater.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Coke bag [sprite] on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrapped burger patties 45F, hot dogs 46F, Chili 44-46F, Cheese 45F, Shake mix 45F, all items in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened package of hot dogs and roast beef in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 old rodent droppings on/around hot water heater, approx 8 old on/around electric panel.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth bucket at 200+ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed self closing door mechanism broken on men's restroom door.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper cold holding temperature.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucets in dumpster enclosure.
1/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on Walk-in cooler floor.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetnesting 1/3 pans on dish shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. By drive thru.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on Walk-in cooler floor.
  • Observed food debris/residue accumulated on kitchen floor. Under coke bags and ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Drain pipe near ketchup dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Oil in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. [5-8] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. American cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shake machine.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found [4]
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. [6] in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Bleach by ice scoop.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain by ice machine not draining. Standing water on floor.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chili, beef patties [cooked] in walk-in cooler.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. Ketchup dispenser dripping ketchup onto sauce bags below. Corrected On Site.
  • Mop bucket full of dirty mop water [not in use]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Broken/craked containers.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Ice machine deflector plate coming off. Rusted screws on interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under coke bags/ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. [6]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken over fish [opened packages] in reach-in freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on wiping cloth sanitizer bucket.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Pump sprayer.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. BULK SALT/PEPPER, CINNAMON/SUGAR
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. MENS RESTROOM
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER/BEHIND ICE MACHINE, IN FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES NOW REQUIRED FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DRIP IN WALKIN FREEZER FALLING ON FOOD
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer in sanitizer buckets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVER AND SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE UNUSED MEAT FREEZER
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. LEAKING IN WALKIN FREEZER, CAUSING SEVERE ICE BUILDUP
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. JANIE COE
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete/expired 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.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. LIQUID DAIRY MIX IN MILKSHAKE MACHINE HOPPER 47'F
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MILKSHAKE MACHINE
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. DRIP IN WALKIN FREEZER FALLING ON FOOD
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALKIN FREEZER 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer in sanitizer buckets.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE UNUSED MEAT FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DUST ON FAN COVER AND SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. LEAKING IN WALKIN FREEZER, CAUSING SEVERE ICE BUILDUP
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. JANIE COE
  • Critical. Incomplete/expired 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.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHILI IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. CHILI 44'F IN WALKIN COOLER
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FOOD UNDER DRIP IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. FILTERS IN POOR REPAIR
  • Critical. Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. UPRIGHT WHITE FREEZER
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. SEVERE DRIP IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. ABC
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/29/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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