Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, 4459 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4459 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
License #: 3910015
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 11/17/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • 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 an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. dumpster area
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. mens
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding walk in cooler equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusty
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer. box of bacon open
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 bay sink spigot leaking
  • Light not functioning.
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-15-2 No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-10-2 Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Gary Joerre says his certification expired
10/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler temperatures reading 45F.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing gloves , touch visor rim and not change gloves and was hands but proceed to prepare hot dogs
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. strong urine smell in men's restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed open grease container lid.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in both bathrooms.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. box of sanitizer packets stored over 3 bay sink
  • Observed mop bucket with dirty water sitting next to ice machine.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Gary Joerre says his certification expired
10/29/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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