Checkers F131
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
55
Score
Checkers F131 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Checkers F131 was last inspected on Sep 4, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Pinellas Park average 82, so Checkers F131 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outer areas of soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance on drive thru soda dispenser.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both hand sinks in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling vent above empty hot holding cabinet with trays and steam wells hot holding nacho cheese and chili on to counter and near ice wells storing cold food items. Employee moved containers of chili and nacho cheese to flat top to prevent cross contamination. Air conditioning unit is currently being serviced during the time of routine inspection.
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displays expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside reach in cooler next to double door freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli coolers heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
55
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Open box of raw burger opened. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink near side entrance. Operator placed a container of soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soft-serve machine nozzle and handle, soiled with dried soft-serve buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink near side entrance. Paper towels were installed incorrectly. Operator installed paper towels correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor wall floor junction located near three-compartment sink is missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on table above reach-in cooler near slushy machine. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf near flat-top grill is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler floor is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. From walk-in cooler a. Two 5 gallon containers of pickles stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler door located near fat-Fryer, and walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler located near fat-fryer.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler middle shelf is rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking cup stored in a container of seasoning on shelf near flat-top grill.
14-01-5
41
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in freezer stained. Shake machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in freezer.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted storage shelves.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers F131 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers F131 on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers F131?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers F131.
How does Checkers F131 compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Checkers F131 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Checkers F131's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers F131 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers F131 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 F131 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers F131 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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