Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 1501 S French Ave, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1501 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
License #: 6903146
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 4/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By fryers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Main unit.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. License expired 04/01/2014.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 59f. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 59f. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55f. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital thermometers not working.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment on warning for this violation. Call back due 05/25/2014.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid.
4/16/2014Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fyers
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning was issue on 3/25/14. Callback is due on 5/25/14
3/28/2014Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Available license expired 2012.
  • Basic - Floor tile missing, standing water where tile was. Small hole in the wall, ice cream station. Baseboards in disrepair. AC vent falling out of ceiling above ice machine.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cookline unit, Large gap where gasket is missing allowing air through. Traulsen freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fryer area. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline unit
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Out of order
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 62F, lettuce 61F, cut tomatoes 52F, improperly iced. Inside cooler, cream cheese mix 54F, cut tomatoes 49F.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline unit.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer''s instructions. In closet of out of use woman''s restroom
3/27/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Open bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Available license expired 2012.
  • Basic - Floor tile missing, standing water where tile was. Small hole in the wall, ice cream station. Baseboards in disrepair. AC vent falling out of ceiling above ice machine.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Cookline unit, Large gap where gasket is missing allowing air through. Traulsen freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fryer area. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline unit
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Out of order
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 62F, lettuce 61F, cut tomatoes 52F, improperly iced. Inside cooler, cream cheese mix 54F, cut tomatoes 49F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs 125-130F on flattop turned off.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cookline unit.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. In closet of out of use woman's restroom
3/25/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer''s instructions. **Warning**
12/31/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 55f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. **Warning**
10/31/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front line.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50f-51f. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
8/8/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Onions.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler. Reach in cooler must not be used for PHFS/TCS until it can maintain them at 41f or below.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine and three compartment sink.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52f, 54f, hot dogs 46f.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Drive thru.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Four employees working at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
6/21/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
3/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
1/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in kitchen. To go bags. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47f, hot dogs 48f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
1/17/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline reach in cooler. Unit not in use at time of callback. Unit must not be used for potentially hazardous foods until it can maintain them at 41F or below.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda stations, both drive thrus.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles missing.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Kitchen.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline and dishwash area.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Copies of Certificates used.. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Copies of Certificates used.. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles missing.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline and dishwash area.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cookline reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda stations, both drive thrus.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in wall. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 57F and hot dogs 50F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked plant foods (onions) 109F and hot dogs 113F.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Kitchen.
  • Critical - Establishment uses copies of certificates. Advise they must use originals
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Fan cover missing on portable fan.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Over drink station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled Chemical spray bottle. Cleaner.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb dumpster area.
12/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter, ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
12/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. Copies of certificates used. Advised operator only orginals are accepted for employee training.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
11/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment sink and make line.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Page 3 missing.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Four employees on shift.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around used oil container.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. Front line.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Meat freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54F and 57F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled Chemical spray bottle. Cleaner.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter, ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 03A-07-1.ON 09/16/10 CHEESE WAS 59F, ON 04/18/11, CHEESE WAS 47F-49F AND HOT DOGS WERE 47F. ON 07/11/11, CHEESE WAS 52F.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front line reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee training original certificates not available. Copies not acceptable.
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. ESTABLISHMENT'S LICENSE EXPIRED 04/01/2011.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52F. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan covers, walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled ice bin.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. Southside behind drink station.
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cooked line.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in disrepair by kitchen door.
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Frontline reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cooked line.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in disrepair by kitchen door.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall. Southside behind drink station.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47F and 49F. Hot dogs 47F.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Front line reach-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gasket walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Aloe Vera. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dumpster area.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb, dumpster area.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
  • Violation: 37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair above icemachine.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/pepper container.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 59F. Corrective action, placed in ice.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb, dumpster area.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor area covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair above icemachine.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Chemical spray bottle stored on ice machine.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 56F,46F/advised.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food/salt and pepper.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions by icemachine anc by water heater.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed over fryers. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on fryer hoods.
  • Observed fauct at 3 compartment sink continually runs with water.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed baseboards in disrepair by handsink.
  • Observed grease accumulated side walk by entrance door.
  • Observed ice buildup on freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed a hasp on walkin door. For reporting purposes only.
3/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Violation: 46-02-2 Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Hasp on walk-in cooler door.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45F.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup to scoop ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled exterior of ice machine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, not properly stored. Ice scoops stored on bag-in-box soda.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Purple liquid.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Hasp on walk-in cooler door.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/9/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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