CHECKERS RESTAURANT

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near mop sink in kitchen area.

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. In reach in freezer on cook line, open case of raw beef patties stored on shelf above open bag and pan of raw fish patties. Manager moved raw fish to shelf above raw beef patties. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches/insects on premises. 1 dead flying insect on interior window ledge of drive through window. Manager discarded insect into trash. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line. Manager stated they planned on cleaning tonight. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed lettuce and tomatoes stored on shelf above ready to eat cut tomatoes. Manager moved prepped tomatoes to different shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in drive thru area sweet cream (56F - Cooling); cheesecake filling (54F - Cooling). Manager stated they had temped at 9 am and they were below 41. Manager stated they had been in the cooler. Manager placed items in walk-in cooler to bring back down to temperature. Rechecked temperature sweet cream 44F, cheesecake 50F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by mop sink no hand soap available. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches/insects on premises. 3 dead flies under front counter by registers. 1 dead lizard on floor by walk-in cooler. Manager cleaned up all dead pests. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In stand up reach in freezer by fryers on cook line has build up of ice. Also, walk-in freezer alone back wall has ice build up on the floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machines by drive thru window and mop sink, around soda nozzles are soiled.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line by fryers build up of food debris in bottom.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager discarded and filled with new Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Bag in dispenser was almost empty, manager changed bag. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of standing reach in freezer next to fryer is starting to separate.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean container storage rack by old to go window, old labels on clean containers.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by mop sink blocked by mop bucket. Bucket moved. Corrected On-Site 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. Missing for one employee working today.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand washing sink near mop sink in kitchen.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets stored by ice machine. Manager inverted ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink cup stored on shelf above make line in kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer near cook line.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Racks of buns in exterior walk in freezer.