CHECKER'S DRIVE IN REST #455
3814 HOEDT RT, Tampa FL 33618 · (813)962-6456
Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets 100F at 10:11am, employee recooked to 212F at 10:15 am.
Food stored on floor. 1 case of shortening stored on floor adjacent to employee restroom. Employee relocated shortening to a shelf during time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws and cups stored on floor adjacent to employee restroom. Employee relocated to a a shelf during time of inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor when Dish machine is running.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located inside employee restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispenser in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator refilled dispenser.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carman Torres.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on service line touched face and began putting food for customers in bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Prep like cut tomatoes tarter sauce cheese. Manager put time marks on pans and was able to determine time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook hot dog 120 f 2nd temp 165 f
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. Printed for management manager signed and some employees signed. Next unannounced inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Frozen potatoes in box on floor walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook hot dogs in sitting water hand washing sink.
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