Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 991 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 991 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801
License #: 6305934
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice for drink.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Pickup window on frontline.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near fryers.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Frontline near fryers.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dessert station.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Popcorn chicken 89° **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table for sundae station.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On shelf above ice cream machine.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. 21 oz. cups outside storage area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dishwasher area over food table.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.near pick up window.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Beverage stations.
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vent above assembly table with paint peeling
  • Observed hole in wall. West drive thru window
  • Observed reach in-cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Under assembly line.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. East side drive thru beverage station.
11/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./milkshake mix/walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall./drive thru window on the right side.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./scoop without a handle/ inside container with purple onions /walkin cooler.
  • Observed reachin - freezer gasket torn/in disrepair./replace torn gaskets on traulsen freezer .
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken wings at 102 degrees , chicken patties 126 degrees Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./scoop without a handle/inside a pan of red onions located in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./monster drink, savia aloe vera drink./top shelf in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink./ washed /rinsed hands at 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed reachin - cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./traulsen on left side of make table/torn gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./chicken wings,popcorn chicken Corrected On Site.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./left side of make table near traulsen.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./handsink near mopsink.
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 small roaches on reachin cooler gasket on make table on left side of table. This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/2011.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./next to traulsen by the pick up window .
  • Violation: 37-18-1 Observed missing air conditioning vent covers./kitchen above make table.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./handsink near mopsink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved./next to traulsen by the pick up window .
  • Observed missing air conditioning vent covers./kitchen above make table.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 small roaches on reachin cooler gasket on make table on left side of table. This violation must be corrected by : 11/15/2011.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./left side of make table near traulsen.
  • 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./near managers desk.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ac vent cover missing.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area./open case of bacon over trash can. Corrected On Site.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./outside storage.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils./3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. ice inside hand sink near mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly. in both mens and womens restroom.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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 : 4/15/10.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in ceiling above buns
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • 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.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at beverage station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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