Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 645 S Federal Hwy, Dania, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 645 S Federal Hwy, Dania, FL 33004
License #: 1615757
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 4/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. In walk in freezer case of frozen fish,frozen fries
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under soda refill area And in walk in cooler behind fans
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Walk in freezer gasket
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Ice scoop inside in front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.2 doors TRAULSEN next to window station
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In front line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler hot dogs and cooked beef hamburger
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In hand wash sink in cook line next to exit door
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. In 2 doors in cook line TRAULSEN Walk in freezer door
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. In cook line next soda machine storing food containers inside
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. In 68°f ,at time of inspection walk in cooler is empty of food products
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ac vents covers in walk in cooler dusty **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 doors cold holding unit/salad station found in 54f .dont use until fixed **Warning** Under repair,not in use
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door can''t be closed ,big gaps when closed causing the air flow to run out **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 doors in kitchen TRAULSEN And in walk in freezer door **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout **Warning**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Ac vents covers in walk in cooler dusty **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 doors cold holding unit/salad station found in 54?f .dont use until fixed **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door can't be closed ,big gaps when closed causing the air flow to run out **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 doors in kitchen TRAULSEN And in walk in freezer door **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Behind flat griddle in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.in sanitizer buckets one found in less than 10 ppm and the second one found too high over 200ppm **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese and ranch dressings and hot dogs found in 54?f over 24 hours in a non working unit .issued stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Open blue cleaner on top of soda machine in kitchen **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.hot dogs ,dressings in 54?f **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In sanitizer bucket found over 200 ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line broken ambient thermometer in cold hold unit under salad station **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner next to hand wash sink **Warning**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in coolee in front line at 45-50 degress ,shift manager adjusted temperature control to 41 degress or below . Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door TRAULSEN in front line next to soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese at 45 degress in reach in cooler in cook line,items moved to walk in cooler to bring temperature control to 41 degress or below . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs at 50 degress in reach in cooler in cook line,items moved to walk in cooler to bring temperature control to 41 degress or below . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. in walk in cooler hamburgers .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door TRAULSEN in front line next to soda machine .
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door cookline.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop stored in dirty ice scoop bucket by ice machine
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. at restrooms
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. at soap dispenser by handwash sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ice scoop bucket dirty.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving in walk in cooler
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects by dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. by side door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fries at 117degress at warmers in front cookline. Corrected On Site. increased temperature , fries at 138 degrees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. mop stored on top of soap dispenser . Corrected On Site.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. middle hoodfilter completely missing For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on shelf above sandwich prep station over bain marie. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. server station ice bin. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. missing walk-in freezer door handle.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, chocolate cup cake in walk in freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair; at drive up window on east side
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, degreeser found next to ice machine .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
9/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. nextto exit door
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. in fountain nextto cash register
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. telephone on foods line
  • Observed reach -in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. nextto icecream machine
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/19/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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