CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 179

Basic - Drain cover missing near the rear exit.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for sugar and cinnamon sugar not stored above the food products. The operator removed the scoops from the above foods. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit self-closing device in disrepair.

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked.

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ Soda nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in drive thru, soda nozzles with black mold like substance on them.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter on inside.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with some mold like substance and food build up on them in reach in coolers

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all along cove molding in walk in cooler with food build up on floor.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticker stuck on Camaro, on dry storage shelf, put away clean.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station in drive thru side on right hand side facing US 41, with black mold like substance around spouts.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ketchup dispenser blocked with a pan of covered sliced purple onions. Observed employee removing pan and putting away Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris e on handle

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile in front of restaurant facing US 41 on right hand side close to shake machine

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on prep station stored not inverted

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of breaded fish stored on floor in freezer. Observed employee removing case and storing properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in mop sink, on right side

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda machine in drive thru where cash is collected, across from shake machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles /doors. Observed mold like substance on both walk in cooler door and walk in freezer door inside facility.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole red onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to side door. Repeat from 05-12-2022. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On counter with sundae maker. Operator removed drink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Food on floor in walk in freezer; case of French fries.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching cloths continuing preparing food. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed between microwave and microwave holder. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager removed open drinks from reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fries. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site