Checkers #354, 1650 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #354
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1650 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132-1217
License #: 2324569
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Case of Uncooked bacon sitting on top of reach in cooler 66°f, cut tomatoes66°f, shredded lettuce66°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in steam table hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 125°f, chili 109°f, steak109°f ( operator discarded) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Inside can opener holder **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of milk build up on dispensing nozzle/ of ice cream machine/ equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In rest room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At rest room **Corrected On-Site**
07/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris ( ice cream mix build up) on nonfood-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chiken wings
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Corrected On-Site**
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.freezer
  • 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.
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.reach in freezer
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 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.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.SHORTNING
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.LADDLE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SQUEEZE BOTTLE Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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 This violation must be corrected by : 12/25/11. PLEASE FAX CERTIFICATIONS TO MY ATTENTION AT 305-499-4079.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. CARAMEL Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. WALK_IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ICE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WATER HEATER ROOM
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
5/26/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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