Checkers Drive In #1067, 1610 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN #1067
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1610 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6214005
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hot holding pull out drawers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Fry station
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Pull out drawers on fry station
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups in closet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Container of onions
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under HWS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under HWS next to three compartment sink
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Main line
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Main cooks line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. On ice machine and behind burger reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Three-compartment sink/three-compartment sink leak on sanitize front left corner.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. On soda box by soda rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For items on front prep line.
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.(scoops ,tongs ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(Ac above prep line)(walk in cooler ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels on containers **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Condensation from air conditioner dripping on food contact surface on prep line. **Warning**
9/19/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(cup in black pepper) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.(scoops ,tongs ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.(Ac above prep line)(walk in cooler ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels on containers **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.(drinks in cooler) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.(3compartment sink is leaking) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Oreo cream held at 51°F, ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.(1 found in ladies room) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.(side of building and spigot by trash can) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Condensation from air conditioner dripping on food contact surface on prep line. **Warning**
9/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine exterior rusted.
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags, cups and dome lids stored in restroom in back of building.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sourdough on floor in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Hot dogs in 3 comp. in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Chili at 130°. **Corrected On-Site**
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink sitting in bin at end of bun toaster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Urinal dirty. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At side of building. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Justin Enfield **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/31/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. in use ice scoop stored on cardboard box filled with to-go boxes.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken light shield above three compartment sink
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. ice machine
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on walk in freezer.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. ladles above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. spatula stored in walk in cooler between rack and wall.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink across from grill used for other purposes; ice bath.
  • Critical - Hot dogs not date marked in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Interior of ice machine soiled.
  • Critical - No certified food manager present with four or more employees on duty. No proof of certification.
  • Critical - Soiled reach in cooler gaskets near ice cream machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry in mop sink.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...above communication board
  • Observed ice scoop stored on soda drain board at north drivethru area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed pink residue build-up on reachin cooler door gaskets---on north side of cooler
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb...dumpster area
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. across from grill
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. by mop sink
6/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. soda machine drain at south driveup window leaking onto floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.ladies restroom
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. by grill area
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on soda grill at south driveup window
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only. A few filters missing/broken
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. pump bottle of hand sanitizer on shelf next to condiments
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. missing handle on ice scoop to main ice machine
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. onion rings thrown out
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. across from grill
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food....rings under gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair---men's restroom toilet seat.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets....south drivethru side. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...by 3bay sink--blocked by equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handsink by 3bay sink lacking handsoap.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
4/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust...open bag of burger buns stored in front of handsink---splash from handsink gets on bag. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.....on backsplash.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in plastic lids holders at drivethru
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...at 3bay sink---sprayer doesn't stop leaking when in off position---unless faucet is off.
  • Critical. Handsink by 3bay sink lacking paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.....floor greasy around entire store----calibration on floor cleaning chemical dispenser needs adjusted---greasy floors are not safe for employees to be working on.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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