Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 1808 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1808 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4701823
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 7/12/2013

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Hole in wall. Bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
7/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on dishwash area paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handle Cup inside hamburger seasoning.
  • Basic - Clean pans not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin by prep table.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin at drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Hamburger seasoning and cinnamon containers.
5/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning properly in restroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink by ice machine. 08/07/2012 **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Handsink next to ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice bins at drive thru windows.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue substance stored by water heater.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth sanitizing bucket on floor by table at walk up order window.
12/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation. 3/28/12
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Torn gasket around reach in freezer door. Repeat Violation. 3/28/12
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Freezer adjacent to griddle.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink. Repeat Violation. 3/28/12
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED AC VENTS DIRTY / DUSTY.
  • OBSERVED BROKEN WINDOW ON BACK DOOR OF RESTAURANT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN AT HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
  • OBSERVED ODOR COMING FROM BACK OF RESTAURANT RESTROOM AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED REACH IN FREEZER.
  • OBSERVED TEMPERATURE NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE OF 135 DEGREES OR HIGHER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED BACON IN REACH IN FREEZER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED VACCUM BREAKER MISSING AT HOSE BIB. (BACKFLOW PREVENTOR)
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. under sinks
2/10/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Victor Shaver This violation must be corrected by : 2/8/12.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area and handwash violations observed
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bathroom
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. bathroom
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on warmer drawers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean gloves , or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. under sinks
  • Observed food debris and mold like substance accumulated on kitchen floor by icemachine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese on maketable , 50 degrees . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. opened raw chicken over opened raw fish
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. underneath hand wash sink.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling AC vent missing. Repeat Violation.
  • Ceiling AC vent missing. above drive through soda machine.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner. cup used as a scoop in salt/pepper seasoning. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8/24/11.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. wall behind handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Tomato Ketchup can.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. underneath hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cheese Sauce 115F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili 78F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Tomato ketchup 7 lb can, rusted on top, dented on seam 3 places.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
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3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable 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. class k
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; cinnamon sugar.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; usung a bowl with no handle as a scoop in cinnamon sugar.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, hood filters.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture handsink and 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, bathroom.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved under handsink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored, windex and super 4 concentrate with to go boxes and wing sauce.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed standing water on floor surface. BATHROOM
  • Observed hole in wall. BATHROOM
12/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cheese cold held at 45 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Since 10:00 discard leftovers at 2:00.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces interior of hot hold encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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