Checkers Restaurant #279 Improves its Sanitary Rating
225 FL-7
Margate, FL 33068
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Basic - - From inspection on 2017-01-11: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-13: **Time Extended**
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Warning**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. **Warning**
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-11-03: Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-06: **Time Extended**
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat 50ppm **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed crispy chicken 128° in the warmer **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands beforechanging gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. On of the cooks
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. The hand wash sink,by the 3 compartment sink
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef burgers stored in the walk-in-cooler with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. In the walk-in-coolerOn 11/03/15 at time of callback inspection observed violation not complied.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed employees cell phone stored on the shelving above the food prep table/make station **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. All pans stored on the shelving above the 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. In the walk-in-cooler
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat 0ppm
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a piece of onion in the kitchen hand wash sink
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen
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.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked hamburger patties and cooked chili stored in the walk-in-cooler not date marked
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. In walk in cooler
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All
High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wings 126° crispy chicken 124°. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On 3/20 time extension given
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage pans on drain boards.
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer for burgers. One side of the lid is missing.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came back from break and went back to work without washing hands.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal container lids. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the burger station.
Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning container.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Wiping cloth bucket on shelf with seasonings, cinnamon sugars and above shelf with syrups.
Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch container on shelf with pickles and sauces.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by step ladder, cardboard boxes.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings at 118-128 in hot holding.
Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Hamburger buns are stored under a handsink and under a dryboard for the 3 compartment sink.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Handsink next to the 3 compartment sink is used for storage.
Observed employee with soiled clothing. Female employee arrived for for work wearing a soiled shirt.
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Male Shift Manager working with food.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop for the ice machine is stored in a soiled container.
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Observed employee with no hair restraint.---manager. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.---ice dump. Corrected On Site.
No Violations Were Observed
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.---2 ants on wall.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
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
No Violations Were Observed
Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, storing pan ansd sanitizing bucket
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 : 8-2-2011.
Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, food prep worker.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before putting on clean gloves and handling ready to eat foods, food prep worker
Critical - Observed food employee with dirty hands or arms, food prep worker.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength-0ppm when tested.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, side of walkin.
Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash sink with disposable towels in dishwashing area.
Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in dishwashing area.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, above prep line.
Critical - Observed food stored on floor, boxes with buns in walkin freezer .
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, ice.
Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
No Violations Were Observed
Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated, rear door. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing area.
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. This violation must be corrected by : 12/17/08.
Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, side of flattop.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, before putting on clean gloves.
Critical - Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product, on cookline.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, behind icemachine.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reachin cooler by prep table.
Observed hole in ceiling, over soda tanks and reachin freezer.
Critical - Observed interior of Traulsen reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, mop sink.
Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
Wet mop not hung to dry.