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Restaurant: CHECKERS #139
Address: 3501 N 34 St, St Petersburg, FL 33713-1516
Type: Permanent Food Service
License #: 6211522
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 01/11/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Frozen hamburgers in walkin freezer.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop stored on soda box on ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Sliding top to chest freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Door on reachin cooler not closing tightly due to bent hinge.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.Observed black moldlike substance.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leaking at handwashing sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.S pipe under handwashing sink.
01/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Paper cup for ground pepper.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Sliding door on top of chest freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler at make table.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Chest freezer.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Both reachin doors at make table.
  • Observed moisture build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Sliding lid on chest freezer containing frozen hamburgers.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved two places at the front windows.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin cooler.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by drain odors in warewashing area.
10/04/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover in walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights not functioning in walk in cooler/freezer light fixtures.
  • Critical. Observed toxic items improperly stored.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate behind grill line freezer. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 05/17/10.
  • 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.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Drain cover missing next to ice machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed women's restroom wall soiled with soap.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate next to ice machine. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/09.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by : 02/15/09.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used walk in cooler shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fry vats.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom of shake machine cabinet.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate above desk. For reporting purposes only.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/23/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued




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