Checkers Drive In Rest #239 Improves its Sanitary Rating
590 E Oakland Park Blvd
Oakland Park, FL 33334
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590 E Oakland Park Blvd
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Front panel of ice machine missing exposing electrical wires.
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Spray hose at 3 comp. sink.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Splash guard not installed between hand sinks and bun storage. **Warning**
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Buns stored by hand sinks. **Warning**
Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind ice machine. **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. FRENCH fry containers. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Washed cut tomatoes 60° after 5 hrs. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw fish and chicken above FRENCH fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut and washed tomatoes. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. How to calibrate a probe thermometer. **Warning**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdogs and hamburgers. **Warning**
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. East wall hand sink, ice. **Warning**
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Manager on duty. **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Splash guard not installed between hand sinks and bun storage. **Warning**
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Buns stored by hand sinks. **Warning**
Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind ice machine. **Warning**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. FRENCH fry containers. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdogs @ 45°; Cut tomatoes @ 45° in walk in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Washed cut tomatoes 60° after 5 hrs. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. Raw fish and chicken above FRENCH fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cut and washed tomatoes. **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. How to calibrate a probe thermometer. **Warning**
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdogs and hamburgers. **Warning**
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. East wall hand sink, ice. **Warning**
Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Manager on duty. **Warning**
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate - Walk-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. All TCS foods @ 45°. **Warning**
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. AT 52°.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. AT MOP SINK.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE FRENCH FRIES. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE FRENCH FRIES.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 63°.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE FRENCH FRIES.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. HAMBURGER PATTIES @ 80°.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. HAMBURGER PATTIES @ 80°.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing waste takeout cup **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. comminuted meats in walk in cooler
Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing box
Critical - Observed 1 dented can of strawberry desert tapping in storage Corrected On Site.
Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cumminuted meats in walk in cooler
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, chicken in walk in freeze
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice scoop in ice machine
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handwash sink next to exit door
Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink next to exit door
Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair, urinal.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ice scooped with drink cup at server station. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on drink station above ice bin in drive thru station . Corrected On Site.Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
Plumbing system in disrepair. water at handwash sink in kitchen by DT station unable to turn off water at faucet. water constantly running.Repeat Violation.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen handwash sink by door.
In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. blue container has water and a plastic bag in it Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. nesar grill water
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice catch in ice machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 comp sink faucet /hose leaking
Plumbing system in disrepair. hANDWASHING SINK dripping
Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
Observed open grease trap/lid near dumpter
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin 50 degrees items removed
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front reachin 50 degrees
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions walkin Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. whote lip ice catvh
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of chicken drawer
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reachin freezer
Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. not inverted Corrected On Site.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walkin under shelving and around threshold
Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers walkin cooler
Critical - No 2A10BC portable fire extinguisher installed for an ordinary hazard. For reporting purposes only.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan cover cooler.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease hood filters.
Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface top of ice machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine white lip.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, fan walkin coolers.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters deep fryers.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, top lip white piece.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, intake vents.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, walkin.
Critical - Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only, hasps on walkins.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.