Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 3200 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3200 N Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505
License #: 2705026
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Floors not maintained durable: walk-in freezer aluminum floor covering loose. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor: case of chicken strips on walk-in freezer floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with food debris build-up: cabinet on makeline (not currently in use), stand-up reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair: cops inept on makeline (not currently in use). **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer: burger reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer: along doorway. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer: light burned out, bulb removed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with incorrect hold time: cut tomatoes and cut lettuce marked as 7:40am, should have been 1:30pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: parcooked chicken and fish over fries. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on interior of blender housing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink: bain lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html: Alacia took her test about two months ago, but has not yet received her CFM certificate. **Warning**
11/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: front reach-in.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster is full, extra bags of trash on ground. Operator states having issues with garbage company.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair: walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: front reach-in.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed: chlorine, 200ppm. Operator remade, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: stored clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer... door won't properly close.
  • Basic - Ice scoop bucket with no handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - hoagie buns stored on floor... Outside breads walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Sliced tomatoes 61°, iced down. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Food container lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • 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.
11/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor of the walk-in freezer (chicken patties). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer (light burned out).
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in the fry station warmer (plug had worked out of the wall). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning inside the walk-in cooler or walk-freezer at time of inspection.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in freezer unit in poor repair.
  • Observed missing cove tile under the pick-up window.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soil/debris accumulated in kitchen floor drain under the 3CS.
  • Observed the mop basin with accumulated soil.
12/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/9/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed heavy frost/ice buildup inside chest freezer at grill station.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - broken/missing tiles under the milkshake machine and kitchen area.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed floor area under the milkshake machine covered with standing water.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on the front line cold holding unit doors in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands - blocked with kitchen equipment in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (chicken patties in hot hold drawer at fry station).
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on under counter cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
10/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands - dirty equipment in HWS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair - broken drain on HWS at dishwash area.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by 7/10/11.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen/office area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (cheese sauce). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours (cheese sauce). Corrected On Site.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-05-1 Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit on the walk-in freezer.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit on the walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (walk-in cooler, walk in freezer, under counter counter cooler). Operator must ice products until repairs effected and units are working properly. This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/11.
  • Critical - No proof of currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (mushroom gravy, sheet cake). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (sauces, hot dogs, philly meat, cheese). This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner - hot dogs thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (cooked beef burger patties). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 2/22/11.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented #10 can od cheddar cheese sauce. Product not to be used.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili sauce and cheese sauce observed in pans with lids, stacked 3 deep inside walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on the reach-in freezer up front in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed mop sink soiled with accumulated dirt & debris.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening (chili sauce).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (cheese slices @ front line). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler (milkshake mix, ranch dipping sauce). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit under cold table in poor repair.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements - Employee did not know proper cold holding temperature threshold.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler (hot dogs). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in freezer in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near front line.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on backplate of griddle.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-39-2 Portable ABC fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/01/09.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed dented can of cheese sauce. Product not to be used.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked in walk-in cooler (chili sauce).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in counter cooler at make line. This violation must be corrected by : 9/2/09.
  • Critical. Counter cooler at make line incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures . This violation must be corrected by : 9/2/09.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of grease on backplate of griddle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind upright cooler.
  • Observed floor area near ice machine covered with standing water.
  • Critical. Portable ABC fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 11/01/09.
9/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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