Checkers Q998, 33225 N Us 19, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS Q998
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 33225 N Us 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6212294
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compt sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer box
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezersoiled with accumulation of food residue. In front
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50F, prep line, iced **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 49F, prep lined, iced **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mop sink
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from grill
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Near drive thru
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of mini Oreos in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. next to handsink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. next to drive thru
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in mop sink
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. scoops
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers above three compartment sink
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near three compartment sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. food container above three compartment sink
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. chili covered in wlk in cooler, condensation on cover
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. french fries in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. next to fryers
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. next to fryers
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. class k
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...under counter cooler near front area---only vegetables stored here
  • Observed build-up of black mold-like substance on surface of icemachine---top section where icescoop held
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash panel
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese temps at 60 F--under counter cooler. Corrected On Site...moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead insects in ceiling light shields.
  • Observed wall in disrepair...corner section by mopsink--needs sealed...near door.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink...sanitizer in middle compartment
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength...0ppm. Corrected On Site....soap was mixed with initial sanitizer sink water.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine....backsplash panel
  • Observed build-up of food debris,--condiments holders at front window
  • Observed food/dirt debris accumulated on kitchen floor....under shelves by brooms
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine...backsplash Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...left side of grill--change paper towel more frequently.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese on prep line 65 degrees, voluntarily thrown away] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upright freezer by drive through, repair called in, freezer empty]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.[ine machine] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[upright freezer door damaged inside ]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[top outside ice machine ]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[at mopsink ] Repeat Violation.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese on line 64 degrees voluntarily thrown away
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese and hot dogs in reachin cooler -moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin on line 50-55 degrees
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.in ice machine
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.between changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin freezer
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.interior top
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by dishes
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.toilets dirty
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.men's restroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.hand sanitizer over cookline
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.over ice machine
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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