Checkers Drive In Rest # 179, 1793 Tamiami Trl 179-C, Murdock, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 179
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1793 Tamiami Trl 179-C, Murdock, FL 33948
License #: 1801157
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook at grill station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make station cooler.
  • 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 no time marking. All products on make table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around shake mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ice machine area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sandwich station.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sandwich station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
6/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine broken, ice is unprotected. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice stored in an ice machine that is not fully enclosed. Ice machine door is broken and not currently on ice machine. Ice is unprotected. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make station cooler. **Warning**
  • 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 no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chicken in hot holding drawers, sliced cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce at make station. **Corrected On-Site** **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. No training material onsite, expired certificates is only thing provided. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner at mop sink. **Warning**
4/10/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing. near soda boxes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Employee training incomplete. some employees are expired
  • Light not functioning. walk in cooler
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. shake machine holding at 47 degrees F.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. near soda boxes
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken baseboards throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Food not stored in a dry location that is exposed to splash. water/ice falling onto food products in walk in freezer
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behind ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler and freezer
  • Observed hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. water/ice dripping from condenser unit in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy holding at 47 degrees F. in shake machine. Corrected On Site. operator discarded product.
6/4/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. sandwich station cooler
  • Observed hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. sandwich station cooler
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. build up of ice on condenser unit in walk in freezer
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. sandwich maker
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. dairy mix in walk in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. sandwich station cooler
  • Observed hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup with no handle used in salt and pepper mixture
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaner stored with condiments at drive thru. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing door. men's room
  • Ceiling tile missing. kitchen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline cooler holding at 47 Degrees F.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walk in cooler are rusted. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. filter damaged. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. near ketchup dispenser. Repeat Violation.
  • 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 mixture. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese holding at 47 Degrees F. in cookline cooler. Corrected On Site. products placed into proper refrigeration
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. urinal in men's room. Repeat Violation.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walkin cooler are rusted
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. filter damaged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. urinal in men's room
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men's room
  • Observed hole in wall. near ketchup dispenser
10/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning mix at grill
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. racks in walkin cooler are rusted
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. damaged filter. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. seasoning mix. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped to-go food containers stored with food surfaces up.
  • Observed leak at plumbing fixture. handsink
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with self-closing door. men's room
3/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese @45f , ranch dfessing 45f in ctr bx. upon reinspection cheese@49f hot dog@ 49f in ctr box
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ctr bx holding cheese, dressing @ 45f. upon reinspection mayo @49f hotdog@ 49f
10/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese @45f , ranch dfessing 45f in ctr bx
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. ctr bx holding cheese, dressing @ 45f
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.meat freezer
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens room
10/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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