Checker's Drive In Rest #455, 3814 Hoedt Rt, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKER'S DRIVE IN REST #455
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3814 Hoedt Rt, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3910693
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. By mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Soap dispenser sitting on top of burger freezer
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dumpster area
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler reading 158°F
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washing area sink blocked by buckets stored in sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser broken and sitting on top of freezer
10/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
6/3/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Vanity Shanks expired 12/17/13 **Warning** no certified food manager for establishment. Manager on duty unable to provide proof of certification.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
3/31/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice maker cracked **Warning**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Mop sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Vanity Shanks expired 12/17/13 **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
1/28/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice maker cracked **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At cook line hand sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **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. Note: employee training materials must remain in/ at establishment **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class missing from cook line **Warning**
12/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. French fry containers
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice maker door cracked
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean containers
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time marking on tracking board
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pail
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No managers certification number
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a person who is not a certified food manager. Ursula Terry not certified
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storeroom.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Office area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in storeroom.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding front reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. window cleaner
10/4/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. soda
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler, freezer
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures broken by icecream machine
5/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding front reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mopsink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures broken by icecream machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler, freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.walkin cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding front reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. floor drain clogged
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. front reachin
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. repairman arrived during inspection phf's moved to walkin
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. degreaser on top of ice maker Corrected On Site.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding reachin equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tiles broken by floor drain
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Juan Belasquez
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. fabuloso on top of icemaker
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. polish
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 122,112
9/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. rinsing spatulas
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mop sink clogged
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. on top of icemaker
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. tpwels Corrected On Site.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front reachin
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over sauces
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. mens restroom
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 18-05-1 Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 39-04-1 Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin under prep area
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin under prep area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open box of fish patties in walkin freezer
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. ice scoop handle touching ice
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on the soda grill to south window
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of roseball combo and clear pet cup
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. garbage corral area
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathrooms.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken wings next to fruit turnovers in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw chicken wings over french fries in reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Box of pollock open in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. using soda cup to scoop ice
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on soda grill
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in both bathrooms.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. for heater. For reporting purposes only.
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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