Checkers #280, 4959 E Broadway, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #280
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4959 E Broadway, Tampa, FL 33605-4705
License #: 3910309
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Outside storage
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Cook line
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings reached 140°f, chicken tenders reached 157°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle in sink **Corrected On-Site**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Commercially package product bag was opened. **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Under compressor in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets on reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of tomatoes **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/pepper mix **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Managment iced down **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager iced down **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistent
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies and mens bathroom Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistent Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. cinnamon sugar Corrected On Site.
9/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by boxes
  • 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 food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reachin cooler
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Wash solution not clean.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-10.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler and reachin freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tiles
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-10.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-10.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bag of onions on cooler floor
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector plate
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open grease container lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.baseboard at floor by door
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.drive up window
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.rear sink blocked by bottles
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Ceiling tile loose not tight fitting
  • Observed wall in disrepair.baseboards both sides of door.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.baseboard under front take out window
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.drive up window
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by spray bottles.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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