Checkers Restaurant #332, 3775 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS RESTAURANT #332
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3775 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL 33710-1546
License #: 6212909
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. (Open cup of beverage on top shelf over pies at hot table.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • 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. See stop sale. (Hot hold chart at fryer station has 1:45, 1:30time frames written. Signage note states expiration times are to be written. Times do not correspond with time of inspection and are not current. (All items hot holding at fryer station drawers are above 135°F ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (120°F -122°F chili, 117°F cooked chicken, 117°F cooked onions, 129°F hot dog). Items on grill side steam table were set up at 2pm. Table is only turned to level 1 heat. Corrective action: immediate reheat of all items on grill.
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. (Bag of onions) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly out at dumpster.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly. (Plumber has been called in.)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the lip of the ice bucket.. **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. (Cooked burger patties in walk in cooler. No date marking to ensure thaw use within 7 days.)
3/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on ceiling of hot box for bacon at center line.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. (At 3 compartment sink area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. (Hot water handle of mop sink is missing. Cold side at 70°F. Hot side unable to be turned on.)
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid with trash inside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. (Center line lower cooler.)
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. (Observed water from in-use 3 compartment sink flowing into associated floor drain and overflow into area floor.) **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. (Storage shed)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working on the line without a hair restraint.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on storage shelf over 3 compartment
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.(frozen chicken in upright freezer.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. (Make table cooler)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Upright freezer
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Fries/ timer was set. Store has written policy
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fries on countertop
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink][possible roof leak]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[upright freezer gasket]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[between glove change]
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[walkin freezer floor]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[chicken wing drawer]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
8/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking in public restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed broken dumpster lid.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mildew on ice machine door.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (Holes in wall and baseboard beneath drive through window).
2/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed front freezer door in poor repair.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed public bathroom sink not clean.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed baseboards/wall in disrepair next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed manager with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mops not hung to dry.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on freezer door unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed public bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at employees restroom handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed employees restroom wall in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed baseboards on drive through wall in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Observed public bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food/ice debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed baseboards on drive through wall in disrepair.
  • Observed employees restroom wall in disrepair.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[hot-holding drawer in disrepair ]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upright freezer]
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[both walkin freezer & cooler] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIF] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[both WIC & WIF]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[WIF] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[onions in WIC]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[upright freezer ]
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[3cs]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[dumpster area]
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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