Checkers Avon Park, 382 S Us Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS AVON PARK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 382 S Us Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 33825
License #: 3800787
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 11/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack,or crevice.( observed spatulas stored in crevice above 3 compartment sink) **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( observed styrofoam containers not inverted on top of cook line) **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.( observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm ) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.( observed thermometer in reach in cooler not correct temperature) **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. **Warning**
11/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( plastic lid holders at both drink stations)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( cases of kaiser rolls in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Clean dish rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( over 3 compartment sink )
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( burger boxes on top of cook line)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.( in walk in cooler)
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( fry containers at fry station)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [ shelf behind grill ]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. [ boxes on top of line not stored inverted ]
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/29/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. upon callback moldlike substance on interior lid
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. Cited on 8/24/11. Joshua Patillo 10/22/08 national registry only cfpm on management team
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation. Cited on 8/24/11upon callback joshua patillo only manager certified on management team certfied on 10.22.2008 national registry
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 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
3/21/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Repeat Violation. Cited on 8/24/11
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation. Cited on 8/24/11
  • 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
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed food container cracked and broken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 3 cases of oil stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 47 degreesF.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink
  • Critical - Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.
3/19/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. [Upon callback, no current proof of any Certified Food Manager for location.]
1/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.observed tray of bread 9 packages stored in splashzone of handsink at north side of kitchen. Obsered open bag of bread with large amount of watersplashed on to extetior of bag,opening of bag facing sink.Interior of bag also damp. Corrected On Site.discard open bag remove other bags to protected location/clean sanitize exterior of closed bags
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.dumpster lid broken/cracked through and unable to close properly.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current license not displayed.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.large 1 foot hole rusted through bottom of dumpster fluids leaking on to ground and out onto drive.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.Observed single service cups stored near handsink,observed splash from handsink land on inverted cups rims. Observed old brown dried lettuce clinging to cups.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. line pans have old dry debris
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. glass cleaner store on top of ice machine
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outside of plastic wrap container has old food debris
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. pan storage drain rack has dark buildup
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by shake machine
3/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on gaskets to freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.along seam from sink to wall and black mold like growth on front of sink all easily movable with alcohol swab
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. easily movable debris inside
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. fork storage container heavly encrusted with old food and soiled with dark residue
9/15/2010Routine - 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. no date marking observed
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. large amount
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. under shake machine tiles badly broken
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in broken tiles under shake machine
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by drive thru window
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. easily movable sline in side ice machine
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
10/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. gaskets broken on low side lower reach in
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. easily movable black slime
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue gaskets have black mold like owth
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelf at ill area rack
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. missing grout joints
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. br0ken tiles under shake machine
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. build up in grout joints
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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