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CHECKERS #439

2701 W BROWARD BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312

Last inspected Nov 6, 2024 · 3 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1616635
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $280

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016044307Sep 20, 2016Oct 7, 2016$280

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 120F Manager removed and discard
High priority/03B-01-6
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to Chest freezer
Basic/29-20-5
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Chopped lettuce shows incorrect date and time. Per operator, old label stuck to container. Manager placed correct label during inspection.
High priority/03F-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Fan guard cover missing inside reach in cooler under cold rail in sandwich station.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Repeat Violation
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. Two new employees hired, no signed reporting agreement provided for those employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine. Ice reflector soiled, operator removed, cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing in closet storage room above water heater.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. #1 Case or French fries on floor inside walk in freezer. #2. Bucket of pickles on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Interior of fryer has accumulation old oil/ grease, food debris. Per manager, equipment is out of order at time of inspection, work order is placed to repair equipment.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in cook line. Container with cut lettuce in cook line.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Raw beef patties not covered inside chest freezer in kitchen. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hot dogs (42F )thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink in kitchen, operator moved to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.