Checkers #3091, 7545 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #3091
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7545 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
License #: 3910362
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Hotdog buns **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink ice
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **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. This violation must be corrected by 10/27/14
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce and chili.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at handsink.
08/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Fryer area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Clean brush walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Double door Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Drive thru ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop at dessert station.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Under make table
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gasket bottom of Reach in freezer
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked ground beef walk in cooler
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in coolers, and Reach in freezer .
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hotdogs 125 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Door /mop sink area
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ice cream cups/ lids **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk pepper container.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Front window open
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Rif
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Holding drawers.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Single door reach in, reach in cooler cook's line
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Hotdogs **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler This violation must be corrected by : 7/24/2012.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen.
  • Observed cardboard box used as garbage container.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walkin cooler/ corrective action taken remove any phf from walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bacon/walkin freezer.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/front
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin freezer door doesn't close properly. has ice build up at bottom area of gasket.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in/line.
  • 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 : 4/24/2012.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer/front
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walkin freezer door doesn't close properly. has ice build up at bottom area of gasket.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. waffle cones, ice cream cones.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. hotdogs 115 degrees, chicken wings. Corrected On Site.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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