Checker Drive In Rest #353, 18100 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKER DRIVE IN REST #353
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 18100 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33169-5009
License #: 2324359
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. Ice discarded and ice box sanitized by manager **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Water under tiles
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer
3/24/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Water under tiles
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
1/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Food moved to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature. Technician called. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
8/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.3 compartment sink
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage area
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Freezer
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hand sink
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
3/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SHAKE MACHINE
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.MOP SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chilli 101 degrees
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • 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.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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