Checkers #183, 2919 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #183
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2919 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4032
License #: 6304146
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/30/2010

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Inspection findings

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  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./above make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./reachin cooler/make table.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./drive thru.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. /condiment rack /drive thru/Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights shield broken /cracked/kitchen area.
09/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./food on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Lights shield broken /cracked/kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area./ on top shelf of assembly table.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 09/07/2010.
07/07/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair grease dripping on floor at flat top grill
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor at flat top grill
6/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer .
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair grease dripping on floor at flat top grill
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor at flat top grill
  • 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 : 5/4/10.
3/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor at grill.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
12/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor at grill.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/09.
  • 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/09.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Reach-in freezer not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions 9n mens room
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease on kitchen floor at grill
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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