Checkers Rest #519, 12701 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS REST #519
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12701 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175-3423
License #: 2325077
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. WC, chlorine, 10 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed hot dogs at hit holding unit at a temperature of 123 f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken patties over rte potatoes
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • 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 - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager has no knowledge of how to check the calibration on his thermomether
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/11/2013Routine - 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.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin shelfs
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. ON SHRLF WITH SINGLE SERVICE CUPS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. KITCHEN AREA
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. CLASS ABC INSIDE CLOSET
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding.chili heating in steam table/mgr states chile has been heating for 15 minutes.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.lettuce
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chili
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.iced up
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
4/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.on bathroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.current one
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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