CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 161
5140 W CORTEZ RD UNIT 161
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846276
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator who printed and hung up choking poster. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8845645
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8765405
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans with moisture in between. Operator removed for proper cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator moved pickles to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handles in both ice bin. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of pie filling and graham cracker in unlabeled containers. Employe placed labels on containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and then put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed shredded cheddar cheese under make table with visible mold. Employee voluntarily discarded cheese. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef patties 46F, chili 46F, hot dogs 49F, chocolate shake mix 46F. vanilla shake mix 46F, shredded cheddar 46F, chopped lettuce 50F. Operator stated products have been in walk in cooler since 7/29/24. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties 46F, chili 46F, hot dogs 49F, chocolate shake mix 46F. vanilla shake mix 46F, shredded cheddar 46F, chopped lettuce 50F. Operator stated products have been in walk in cooler since 7/29/24. Operator voluntarily discarded products. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on food prep surface next to handwashing sink across from make table. Operator removed bottle of degreaser and cleaned and sanitized table. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 3/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369378
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover missing on floor drain in front of ice machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to Handwashing sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Pickle bucket stored on floor in Walk in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had employees on duty read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Person in charge charged a copy of form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 10/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8523154
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female restroom.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through out kitchen.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation on wall next to Ice machine.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled beverage dispensing machine nozzles at drive thru window.