Checker's #196, 2820 W Mlk Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKER'S #196
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2820 W Mlk Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607-6306
License #: 3910029
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Two door reach in freezer
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leaking hot water faucet at hand sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom and kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Outside storage unit
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Storage
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. And freezer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bag of onions
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in coolers gaskets.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of sauces.
  • High Priority - Food container stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Soft drink bottle one ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. center unit not working. new one on order.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. boxes of single service items in outside storage.
8/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets of reach in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. west side R/I freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. west side unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. rust inner sides unit on east side.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box under bottom shelf in walk in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door front left side.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. womens
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler not working. nomfood inside. being worked on at this time.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chilie , walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. front reachin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. in reachin freezer.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. on shelves across from frier .
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils 3 comp sink..
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach-ins
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach-ins
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. storage shed
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door unit cracking/splitting
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door unit
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. mgr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all reach ins.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. on corners of inside shield
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. pocket book over bread Corrected On Site.
  • 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. K
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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