Checkers Restaurant #279, 225 S Sr 7, Margate, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS RESTAURANT #279
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 225 S Sr 7, Margate, FL 33068
License #: 1616353
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer for burgers. One side of the lid is missing.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came back from break and went back to work without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal container lids. **Corrected On-Site**
10/20/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the burger station.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning container.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Wiping cloth bucket on shelf with seasonings, cinnamon sugars and above shelf with syrups.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch container on shelf with pickles and sauces.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by step ladder, cardboard boxes.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop for the ice machine is stored in a soiled container.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings at 118-128 in hot holding.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Hamburger buns are stored under a handsink and under a dryboard for the 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Male Shift Manager working with food.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing. Female employee arrived for for work wearing a soiled shirt.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Handsink next to the 3 compartment sink is used for storage.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.---manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---ice dump. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 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
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.---2 ants on wall.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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 : 8-2-2011.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing pan ansd sanitizing bucket
6/1/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, food prep worker.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on clean gloves and handling ready to eat foods, food prep worker
  • Critical. Observed food employee with dirty hands or arms, food prep worker.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength-0ppm when tested. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, side of walkin.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash sink with disposable towels in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface, under handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, cooked hamburgers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, ice.
  • 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, Traulsen reachin.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in dishwashing area and in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing, in storage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind icemachine.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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