Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 3325 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3325 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
License #: 1102429
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above hand wash sink on the grill side and above pepper.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Two packages of hot dogs thawing inside the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cook handled a broom and then picked up ground beef to cook without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: hot dogs 46 degrees F, chili 46 degrees F, dairy mix 46 degreesF **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Main ice machine
  • 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. Walk in cooler: chili 46°, dairy mix 46°, hot dogs 46°
07/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Spatulas
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled properly. Degreaser in bottles labeled multi purpose and sanitizer. Glass Cleaner labeled sanitizer
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy 50°-56°F in mix hopper near east side drive-thru. Walk-in cooler: hot dogs 45°- 48°F **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
7/9/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Employee restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling. Near walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy product 56?F in th mix hopper by the front east side drive-thru **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 4 **Warning**
  • 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. **Admin Complaint**
4/8/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. west side
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline reachin cooler
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handwash sink, east side
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cream cheese spread
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. unused/broken reachin freezer not kept clean
10/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed chili made at 9:30am from ambient air ingredients at 45F at 2:44pm.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as drain stopper in third compartment at triple sink not holding water.
  • Observed employee dumped dirty sanitizing water into final rinse at triple sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee not changing single use gloves as needed. Employee used phone then resumed food prep without changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of waste water and trash dumped on ground by storm drain.
  • Observed gaskets in poor repair in reachin freezer.
  • Observed grease drum lid opened.28
  • Observed hot water faucet knob missing at handsink (eastside).
  • Observed ice bucket has holes at the bottom and is cracked.
  • Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice bin on eastside of store.
  • Critical - Observed no handwash sign at handsink in men's restroom.
  • Critical - Observed open container of cheese cake filling not date marked.
  • Observed rag tied around cold water at triple sink due to leak.
  • Critical - Observed stainless steel cleaner stored next to gloves in storage area. Temps: Mushrooms 156F (HH), chili 137F (HH), hamburger 165F (Grill).
  • Critical - Observed stop sale issued for chili.
  • Observed water filter dated 12/10.
4/10/2012Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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