Checkers, 290 S Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHECKERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 290 S Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2000524
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/6/2013

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice cream dispenser, around tubing
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Over soda boxes
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Middle nozzle for multiple drinks
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Mr. Hayes
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates are photocopies **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top **Repeat Violation**
3/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing. by ice machine
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle, low Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. certificates are photocopies. original certificates are required
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. walk-in
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. reach-in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. by walk-in Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on warming drawer handle, low
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee storing food on top shelf in walk-in, over restaurant food.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Annie
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. two boxes, walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk seasoning
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sterilite containers
  • Observed paper debris on kitchen floor. behind soda machine
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. on soda boxes
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beef, reach-in freezer
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.NEAR ENTRANCE waLKIN cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not stored inverted WATER NESTING PRESENT. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.FOUND WET TOWEL INSIDE handwashing sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.AMERICAN SLICE CHEESE in sandwich make unit found at 67f (OVER STOCKED) . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED by BOX OF BACON placed inside sink.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.ESTABLISHMENT only has EXPIRED license on premises.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ICE BUCKET on floor , not stored inverted in a clean protected location .
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.COOKS LINE employee HANDLED RAW PATTIES wearing gloves ,than took gloves off ,did not wash hands , only used sanatizer , and proceeded to handle ,ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.USED TO STORE RAW BACON inside handwashing sink in cooks line.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.ABOVE PREPARATION AREA near 3 comparment sink HEAVY DIRT / DUST attached .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.BOTTLE with blue substance .
  • 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 K CLASS EXTINGUISHER . For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.LEFT OVER COOKED CHILI MEAT inside walkin cooler.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in small freezer.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leak at plumbing fixture, spray hose, dishwashing sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager on duty not certified after 30 days of employment. L. Morrison
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Original certificates are required. Repeat Violation.
11/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product from fire.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in small freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, sterlite containers.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the three-compartment sink. No sanitizer set up or used when washing equipment.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mildew in the interior of ice machine, up behind shield.
  • Critical. Observed residue from fire on soda station ice bin lid and in attached drink lid holder.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, grill. After scraping grill, wash with very hot soapy water, then rinse.
  • Observed leak at plumbing fixture, spray hose, dishwashing sink.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen due to door propped open by workers. Make sure violation is corrected before re-opening. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor from fire.
  • 3 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, by grill and soda station.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager on duty not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. Not setting up and using 3 compartment sink correctly.
  • 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. Original certificates are required. b Repeat Violation.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. SELF-CLOSER BROKEN, MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. TIFFANY
5/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WHITE CHEESE 56'F IN PLASTIC PAN AT MAKETABLE. HOT DOGS 51-52, CHEESE 52-53'F IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical. No probe thermometer provided to measure internal temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. FRENCH FRIES UNDER DRIP IN WALK-IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BACON IN WALK-IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. NO HANDWASH BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. EMPLOYEE NOT USING PAPERTOWEL TO TURN OFF WATER
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. SPIGOT ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. SELF-CLOSER BROKEN, MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. BOTH RESTROOMS
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. TIFFANY
  • 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.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, sliced cheeses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. No time marked at call back.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-16-1 Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dispenser broken. Rol of towels located after inspector inquired.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry, left on floor.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, sliced cheeses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, carton of bread in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use,ran out of sanitizer over the weekend.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning, ran out of sanitizer over the weekend.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, there is no sanitizer on premises.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stain on shake dispenser splash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walk in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dispenser broken.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, left on floor.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment, Pat Hagins. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment, there is no sanitizer to use. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 for Trista, Annie.
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing FOOD in unopened packages, if: (1) The integrity of the packages can not be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and (2) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened. (C) An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
  • Critical. Any license issued by the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. Public food service establishments which offer catering services shall display their license number on all advertising for catering services. The current license from the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. If no office or lobby is present on the premises of the licensed establishment, the license must be readily available for inspection upon request. The division shall issue a license, which is BPR form 21-022, PUBLIC LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE LICENSE, incorporated herein by reference to each public food service establishment which has satisfied the requirements of Chapter 509, FS, and this chapter upon initial licensing and annual renewal. In addition to the license, the division shall issue a license decal, which is BPR form 21-023, LICENSE DECAL, incorporated herein by reference to each mobile food dispensing vehicle, theme park food cart and vending machine which must be prominently displayed and affixed to the vehicle, cart or machine.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. (1) Each licensed establishment shall have a minimum of one certified food protection manager responsible for all periods of operation.
  • Critical. All managers employed by a food service establishment must have passed [the food service manager] test and received a certificate attesting thereto. Managers have a period of 30 days after employment to pass the required test. All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted in this chapter. Those managers who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of food service manager certification upon request...
8/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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