Checkers #5354

1650 N Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 331321217

American

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Checkers #5354 has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Checkers #5354's latest score of 55 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shake mix vanilla machine (81F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours machine is in disrepair see stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee bottle of water inside ice machine drive-thru.

08B-56-4

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee bottle of water inside ice machine drive-thru. ALeo observed shake mix vanilla machine (81F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than four hours machine is in disrepair see stop sale.

01B-12-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler near fryer machine. Also observed shake mix vanilla (81F - Cold Holding)I disrepair.

14-74-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. French fries freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shake machine.

23-03-4

May 31, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Carlos Sarria.

53A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat grill kitchen.

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #5354 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #5354 on file is from Sep 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #5354?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers #5354.

How does Checkers #5354 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Checkers #5354 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Checkers #5354's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #5354 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers #5354 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Checkers #5354 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #5354 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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