Checkers Rest, 1595 N Broadway, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1595 N Broadway, Bartow, FL 33830-3317
License #: 6304125
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Box dumpster
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid above mop sink
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated to replace 10/29/14
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters not tight fitting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice mahine
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Water filters
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
7/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case hogie rolls on walkin freezer floor
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Not proper sealing under cookline
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Mens restroom
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked beef inside walkin cooler.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin cooler in prep area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. inside soda ice bin.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside drop freezers.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chili covered inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. cheese on prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and hot dogs inside reachin cooler under prep table. O-erator moved to walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside reachin cooler under prep table.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside drop freezer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. bleach on top of 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Chest freezer
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Mens restroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing wiping clothes
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Mislabel spray bottle
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin cooler under line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Outside storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 03/08/10.
1/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wiped gloves on apron- cookline
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Undercounter reachin coolers
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Black to-go conatiners
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. Women's Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Under handwashing sink
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Outside by restrooms
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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