Checkers Restaurant #c388, 450 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CHECKERS RESTAURANT #C388
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 450 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126-5653
License #: 2324991
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Raw fish.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By water heating device
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 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) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce 49 f and hot dogs 52 f stored inside reach in cooler. (Operator transferred products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed Cut lettuce 49 f and hot dogs 52 f stored inside reach in cooler. Operator transferred product to walk in cooler.
10/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
9/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. SODA STATION WITH ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
9/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.MISSING
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SWISS CHEESE
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Restroom
  • 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. Several employees not trained
  • Critical - Observed dented cans.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Frozen drinks nozzle
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Walk-in freezer
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Ice container
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Food prepared inside compartment sink next to soapy water
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/13/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Walk-in freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Plastic container inside ice
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters surface.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Restroom
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Fire alarm system not tested/inspected annually. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.Class K fire extinguisher last inspection October 2007
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress.New equipment and prep table added .
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CONTAINER WITH ONIONS IN WALK_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. FLAT GRILL GUARD
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. CHEESE ON REACH_IN COOLER LINE (ALL PHF MAINTAINED WITH ICE MUST BE KEPT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. BOXES WITH CHICKEN FILLETS IN WALK_IN FREEZER
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TANKS IN SHAKE MACHINE
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ANTS
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-09-1 Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. ANTS ON CASH REGISTER COUNTER & BY PREP TABLE
8/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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