Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170, 1877 Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE INN REST #170
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1877 Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6211880
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leaking onto floor and ice machine lid.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By ice machine.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Beef in cook line reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. One filter damaged, one filter not correctly oriented.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water from ceiling. Passenger drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • 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. Lettuce 45°. Corrective action: had lettuce moved to walk-in cooler for quick chill.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf , dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dispenser grate , kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under kitchen handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A). Observed day dots stuck to pans in dish area.
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. All vents in restaurant leaking condensation. Vent in back dish area leaking into light shield
  • Basic - Hood filters not tight fitting and some are turned horizontal
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Under veggies at make station.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers above fryer
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on grate at soda dispenser near drive thru window Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. 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 prior to putting gloves , cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted above fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. shed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed two small flying insects in kitchen area.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of bread in walk in freezer and boxes of dairy mix in walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go boxes not inverted on shelf above fryers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. dry storage shed
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces, broken hood filters. For reporting purposes only.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. keys on ice cream prep counter, cellphone on cookline food prep counter
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.employee did not wash hands after using cellphone , cookline
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. employee talking on cellphone while preparing foods, cookline
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. employee touching buns with barehands
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. employee placing buns in toaster and touching bread to wrap with barehand - wearing one glove Corrected On Site. gloves put on
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of chicken , walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of tomatoes and dairy mix, walk in cooler
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans on shelf in dishwashing area
  • Faucet at handsink in disrepair. unable to turn water off at faucet
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on soda dispenser grate
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of hamburger, walk in cooler and box of mushroom sauce walk in cooler
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; - hole on inside of walk in cooler door
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. gap in walk in cooler door
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in bottom of side door
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walk in]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[light shield-on prep line full of water- due to pipe leak in ceiling]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[in walkin ]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[reachin unit frozen up and dripping - manager took corrective action, product moved, unit defrosting]
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
5/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[walkin cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[in reachin cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[handsink ]
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.[in reachin cooler ]
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.[coving needs repair under sink]
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[reachin on line]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[walkin cooler ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in walkin cooler ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[buildup of water in light shield by ice machine over prep table]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
5/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...squirt bottles at cook's line----suggested to use color identification system---post sign as to what is in colored bottles Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....knife stod in sanitizer bucket solution Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food....employee wearing bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed small breaker box missing bolt--upper left corner.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only....small breaker box.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reachin cooler .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in walkin cooler
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.--icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--under bacon warmer
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead insects in light shields in ceiling--kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.--smaller breaker box
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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