Checkers #439, 2701 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #439
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2701 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-1245
License #: 1616635
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/01/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine at 10 ppm, operator emptied and refilled to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed around computer area.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed chili covered in WIC, operator removed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in RIC single door sliced tomato 50°f, cheese cake filling 50°. Operator moved to working unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Observed: Reach-in cooler not 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. Observed in RIC single door sliced tomato 50°f, cheese cake filling 50°.
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed open top Reach-in cooler not 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. Observed sliced tomatoes at 49°f, cheese cake filling at 52°. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes at 49°f and cheese cake filling at 52°. Tomatoes were out for only 30 minutes and were place on ice to cool. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese cake cake filling at 52°f in open top reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to mop sink.
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed open top Reach-in cooler not 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. Plant foods, cheesecake, cheese all at 60°. Operator moved to working unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Observed behind soft drink machine on passenger side pick up window.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized, no reading on chlorine test strip. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in open top RIC at front counter plant foods, cheesecake, and cheese at 60°f. operator moved to working unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build of debris.
8/1/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of soda machine
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. In cook line together with myo dressings
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.TRAULSEN in front line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. TRAULSEN in front line
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs in 52° in reach in cooler in front line,add ice to bring temperature control to 41° or below
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filing water for sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in front line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. TRAULSEN in front line
6/19/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. In cook line by ice cream toppings containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. From both sides of cook line
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. next to soda machine ,blocked by red bucket . Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. in kitchen in cookies tooping container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. in kitchen next to cheese and plant food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. next to soda machine ,washing buckets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. in kitchen under fat grill. Corrected On Site.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by mop bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.rest room
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.bent lid but is closed
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.bread /feezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salt and pepper
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.pans not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.burgers/freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.freezer/fish patties Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - thermometer broken/walk in freezer
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. nextto icecream machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bun in walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee drink and half full water in walk in cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/22/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. bread in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted for the removal of handwash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/11.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No plan review submitted for the removal of handwash sink. This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bread in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.;... manager in 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. bread in wic
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. next to food preparation station
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in stockroom
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in stockroom
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets next to drive thru window
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. takeout trays in stockroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. degreeser at mopsink
6/14/2010Routine - 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. in wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. shells eggs in wic
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in wic
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. lids in stockroom
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. oven cleaner Corrected On Site.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. seasoning in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onion in wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in wic
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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