Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 2270 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2270 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
License #: 6009797
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.water damaged.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Chicken wing 128° f. Corrective action . Reheated
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler temperature 50° f- the only potentially hazardous food in walk in cooler that was not just prepared or thawing was precooked Phyllis steak - see stop sale
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw bacon - corrective action in reach in cooler
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked Philly steak at 48/50° f in walk in cooler- see stop sale -
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Philly steak - precooked thawing from previous day at 48/50° f
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
8/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. UNDER REGISTER DRIVE THUR
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed COOK LINE gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CADDY WHERE CONDIMENTS ARE KEPT
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. LARGE ICE STORE IN BLUE CONTAINER UNCLEAN
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ICE IN HWS
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. HWS NEXT TO EXIT DOOR
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. TORNED REACH IN COOLER COOK LINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SOFT ICECREAM MACHINE Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed personal care item stored ON PREP TABLE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED CELL PHONE ON PREP TABLE COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ONIONS WALK IN COOLER
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. DRIVE THUR ICEBIN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HWS DRIVE THUR
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. BY HWS
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. LARGE ICE BIN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW BURGERS STORED WITH RTE MUSHROOMS COOK LINE FREEZER
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.HOOD FILTERS AT FLAT GRILLE
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. EXCEED MORE THAN 400PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. LARGE ICE BIN
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN UN CLEAN SURFACE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FRONT LINE HWS STORING CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. OBSERVED AROUND ICE BIN
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. EXCEEDING MORE THAN 400PPM
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOK LINE RIC
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. TOWEL IN HWS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH BATHROOMS
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
2/10/2010Routine - 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. CHILLI IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WIC
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing Hands. PUT ON CLEAN GLOFES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS COOK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. MOP BUCKET
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. MOP SINK AREA
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 locks - WIF & WIC.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/1/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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