Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, 14100 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14100 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774-3248
License #: 6208358
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 8/31/2011

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 1 Establishment operating without a current hotel and restaurant license, expired 2/1/11
8/31/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.Expired 2/1/11
  • Light not functioning.[in prep area]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[refigerator and freezers]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[restroom ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cups in spices]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[refigerator ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.izza prep]
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.[back room]
8/31/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[oven]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[oven vent]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelf above prep table]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cup in spices]
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[through out ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[cheese in reachin 48 degrees F--moved to freezer--temperature dropped to 43 degrees F] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[lunchon meats]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
7/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. large reach in cooler next to deli style cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. in bathroom
  • Critical - Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired 2/1/11
4/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style pizza cooler
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. large reach in cooler
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. cardboard used as shelf covering
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. expired 2/1/11
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. in large reach in cooler near deli style cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. around deli style cooler
  • Observed hole in wall. in bathroom
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. large reach in cooler next to deli style cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and cold cuts in large ach in cooler 46/48 degrees note operator moved items to freezers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese/pepperoni/sausage in top pirtion of pizza deli style cooler at 54/52 degrees cheese in lower portion at 49 degrees note per operator items in cooler top portion for 1 1/2 hours note items moved to freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers in kitchen area not labeled of contents
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on large reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.old food build up on door handles of several coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on large mixing machine
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. missing mop sink faucet tee
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. near large mixing machine
  • Observed hole in wall. in bathroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. and old food near slicer/prep table
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on pizza deli style cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. top of reach freezer
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. single service items need to be inverted
  • Observed hole in wall. in bathroom
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in chest freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. in large reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. large reach in cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. old food build up on deli style cooler door handles
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on conveyer oven area on insides on conveyer
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gap in bottom portion
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in corners and behind coolers
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorene more than 100 ppm
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. near three comparment sink
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 2/1/10
4/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. barewood bracket in reach in cooler
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. more than 100 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.near pizza make cooler
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gap in bottom area
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. child in kitchen area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.in bathroom
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. and old food in pizza conveyer oven
  • Critical. Violation: 50-09-1 Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. condiment containers on cooks line not marked of contents
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chesse and pork items in pizza deli cooler 49/51 degrees note items moved to working cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. deli style cooler
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. and old food in pizza conveyer oven
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen back door has gap in bottom portion
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. to fan in kitchen area
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. in bathroom
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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