CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT, 1401 MARYLAND AVE NE, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
Type: DELICATESSEN
Address: 1401 MARYLAND AVE NE, 20003, Washington DC
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Oct 10, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

No violation noted during this evaluation. Oct 10, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Hands clean and properly washed
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Oct 02, 2014Routine43Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Apr 15, 2014Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  • Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food
  • Proper cooling time & temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
  • Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Apr 08, 2014Complaint84Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jun 10, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Garbage & refuse properly disposed, facilities maintained
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
  • Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Jun 03, 2013Complaint37Details / Comments

Oct 10, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: cherry workman 52259 exp 03/22/2015. KEEP LOWERING TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN. NOTICE ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 10/02/2014.
Temperatures
Hot Water118.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)44.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
Cheese (Refrigerator - open display)42.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display)42.0F
Cheese (Steam Table)136.0F
Mushrooms (Steam Table)136.0F
Meat (Steam Table)134.0F

Oct 02, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 09/13/2014
Correct stated items within 5-Days and 45-Days
If any question please call area supervisor Ms. Coleman at 202-535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)114.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)113.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)144.0F
Green Peppers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Lettuce Greenleaf (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Mayonnaise (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)48.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Bacon (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)145.0F

Apr 15, 2014 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: CHERRY WORKMAN 52259 EXP 03/22/2015. ONE 45 DAY ITEM (REPAIR MISSING TILES) PENDING, OTHER ITEMS ABATED FROM INSPECTION OF 04/08/2014.
Temperatures
Hot Water133.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)40.0F
Onions raw40.0F
Tomatoes sliced40.0F
Cheese42.0F
Meat142.0F
(Steam Table)160.0F

Apr 08, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 AND 45-DAYS AS LISTED WITHIN OBSERVATIONS.

CFPM: NOT ON DUTY (PIC PASSED DEMO OF KNOWLEDGE)

COMPLAINT GENERATED: USING OLD OIL FOR FRYERS (UNSUBSTANTIATED).

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AREA SUPERVISOR MRS. JACQUELINE COLEMAN AT (202)442-5928 (MAIN: 202-535-2180).

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)145.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)140.0F
Chili (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)160.0F
Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)184.0F
Onions raw (Ice) (Cold Holding)63.0F
Hamburger cooked (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)181.0F
Lettuce (Ice) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hot Dog (Hot Holding Unit) (Hot Holding)148.0F
(Walk-in Freezer)10.0F
(Walk-in Refrigerator)31.0F
Hamburger (chopped for chili) (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cooling)48.0F
Chili (Walk-in Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.0F

Jun 10, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
CFPM: CHERRY WORKMAN 52259 EXP 03/22/2015. 5 DAY ITEMS IN 06/03/2013 INSPECTION NOTICE ABATED, UNFINISHED 45 DAY ITEMS (ESPECIALLY, THE TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN REFRIGERATER) PENDING.
Temperatures
Hot Water116.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)47.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)20.0F
Tomatoes sliced44.0F
Cheese48.0F
Lettuce42.0F
Sauce168.0F
Mushrooms172.0F

Jun 03, 2013 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
The establishment's employee health policy regarding the prevention of foodborne illness is on file and was reviewed.

Thermocouple in ice & water: 33 degrees Fahrenheit

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5 DAYS

CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45 DAYS


If you have any questions, please call Area Supervisor, Mrs. JACQUELINE COLEMAN, at 202-442-5928.

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)125.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)120.0F
Chili (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)161.0F
Cheese sauce (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)170.0F
Tartar Sauce (Ice) (Cold Holding)53.0F
American Cheese (Ice) (Cold Holding)64.0F
Mayonnaise (Ice) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Lettuce Iceberg (Ice) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Ice) (Cold Holding)48.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)53.0F
Hot Dog (Hot Holding Unit) (Cold Holding)139.0F
Mushrooms (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)181.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)146.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)19.8F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)49.0F
Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)50.0F
Hot Dog (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)46.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)53.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - toilet room)138.0F

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