Checkers #723, 5605 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHECKERS #723
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5605 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33183-1101
License #: 2326014
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
***
3.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
**
2.0
Price:
**
2.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper install over ice machine over ice scoop
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.at mop sink
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 2 containers of chili located inside walk in cooler at 52-53 f
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. 2 containers with chili, cooked on 9/28/14 and stored inside walk in cooler . On 9/29/14 temperature was at 52-53 f.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chili at 116 f at 2:12 pm on top of grill reheated since 12:00 noon as per manager.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed Thermometer was digital and did not function.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of inspection, only one certificate was provided for JOSE PENSADO. HE WAS CERTIFIED ON 6/12/13. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
09/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of oreo **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. On top of ice machine and underneath 3 cases of buns
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings 112 f made an hour ago
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Shake mixer
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.not current 2013 posted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.meat seasoning
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on top of machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin /bags of red onions
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.hotdogs
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
5/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
12/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. No person in charge of establishment.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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2 User Reviews:

Raynier

Added on May 27, 2016 8:58 PM
Visited on May 27, 2016 8:55 PM
Food:
n/a
Service:
n/a
Price:
n/a
Ambience:
n/a
Cleanliness:
n/a
Dont understand what is so difficult to make and order right or fresh
Would you recommend CHECKERS #723 to others? No

Daniel Delgado

Added on Jul 6, 2014 4:02 AM
Food:
*****
Service:
**
Price:
**
Ambience:
***
Cleanliness:
**
Would you recommend CHECKERS #723 to others? Yes
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