Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Respondent: CHECKERS NO. 170
Judges: DANIEL MANRY
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: May 16, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, July 7, 2005.
Latest Update: Jan. 18, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (“Petitioner”), files this Administrative Complaint against CHECKERS # 170, ("Respondent"),
and says:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the operation of public lodging establishments and
public food service establishments, pursuant to Section 20.165 and Chapter 509, “lorida Statutes.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, licensed by or subject ta the jurisdiction of the
Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The respondent's business address of record is 1877 HIGHLAND
AVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755.The mailing address of record is CHECKERS # 170, at 4300 W
CYPRESS ST STE 600, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607.
3. Inspection of this establishment conducted pursuant to Sec. 509.032, Florida Statutes, revealed violations
of the provisions of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, and / or the rules promulgated thereto governing
operation of the establishment. The violation(s) found and applicable law are described in Exhibit “A,”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Inspection documents are attached as Exhibit “B’,
incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests entry of an Order imposing one or more of the following
penalties: administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per offense; mandatory attendance at Respondent's
expense at an educational program sponsored by the Department's Hospitality Education Program:
suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license issued pursuant to this pater and/or any other relief
authorized by Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, or the rules promulgated ther
Signed August 23, 2004
Joe Perez, District Manager
By delegatfon of the Director, or desig
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Charles F. Tunnicliff, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0153831
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: 7160-3901-89848-3954-3215
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this day of , 2004.
Received by: _
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
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Case Number: 2004042536 Form revised 7/27/04
License Type: 2010 Permanent Food Service District Number: 03
License Number: 6211880 CHECKERS # 170
License Number: 6211880
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2004042536
Exhibit A
“FC” as cited herein references specific provisions of the 1999 Food Code, Recommendations of the United
States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, incorporated by Chapter 61C, Florida
Administrative Code. “NFPA” as cited herein references specific provisions of the National Fire Protection
Association Life Safety Code, incorporated by reference at Chapter 4A-3, “Fire Prevention, General
Provisions”, Florida Administrative Code, and 61C-1.004(5), Florida Administrative Code.
It is alleged that on August 3, 2004 and August 18, 2004, the licensee was in violation of Florida Statute
509(FS) and/or the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative Code (FAC), in the
following particulars. Copy(s) of the report(s) for the above referenced inspection(s) are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit B.
* 1.45-01 61C-1.004(5) FAC ALL FIRE SAFETY, PROTECTION AND PREVENTION EQUIPMENT
MUST BE INSTALLED, APPROVED, MAINTAINED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 509,
FS, AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION LIFE SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 101, AS
ADOPTED BY THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IN CHAPTER 4A-3, FAC.
OBSERVED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM OUT OF DATE. LAST TAGGED OCTOBER 2003.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number: 2004042536 Page 1
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
License Number: 6211880
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STATE OF FLORIDA
Page 1 of 8
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
8/3/04 2:34:19 PM Routine 6211880 SEAT
Inspection Date and Time inspection Reason License Number
CHECKERS DRIVE INN RESTARANT 170 WARNING:
Owner Name
CHECKERS 170
Violations in the operation of your
tablishment must be corrected by:
9495
Area Code/Telephone Number
Business Name
36
inspection Result
08/18/2004 08:00 AM
2/1/05
Number of Units
1877 HIGHLAND AVERAGE
Callback Date/Time
License Expiration
CLEARWATER FL 33775
Address / City / State / Zip / etc.
{tem 03: Food Temperatures
ltem 53a: Cert. Food Managers
item 20: Warewashing Sanitization
ttem 45: Fire Extinguishers and
| Fire Suppression Systems Dates
Chicken, waik in cosler, 34 Degrees F
Hotdogs, walk in cocler, 34 Degrees F.
Hamburger. cooked, cook line, 162 Degrees F.
Manager Name: jason acree Ceniification Date:
6/03 Certified by: Natonal Registry of Food
Safely Professionals
A Class ABC type Fire Extinguisher, foundiniat
kitchen has a cenification cate of 1/04
Manager Name: nina williams Certification Date:
417104 Centfied by: National Regis'ry of Food
Safety Professionals
Chilli, cook line, 162 Degrees F.
NOTE: ttems marked above with an asterisk (*) indicate a violation
Inspector's Comments
ote hot foods must be cooled in freezer not small reach in cooier under prep line
Provided Web Site: www. hospitalityeducation.org.
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08/03/04 3:16 PM
Signature of Recipient Inspector Signature
Date/Time Recipient: terrance white For further information please contact
Jim Olsen
Title person in charge Sanitation and Safety Soecialst 3725W. Grace St, Sute 520
Phone: 727 486 8195 ee
STATUS SOURCE STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Yes “01a Approved source Yes *03b Hot food at proper temperature __ |
Yes *01b Wholesome, sound condition Yes *03c Foods properly cooked/reheated
Yes 02 Original container; properly labeled, date marking _ Yes *03d Foods properly cooled
STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL Yes *04 Facilities to maintain product temperature
No “03a Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, Yes 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
display, service, transport, and cold holding Yes 06 Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
Violations marked with an asterisk are critical violations. !tems marked YES are in compliance. items Marked NO are violations. Specific details of
violation are listed on subsequent pages. Items marked N/A are Not Applicable. items Marked as N/O are Not Observed, and were not being conducted
DBPR FORM HF: 5022-014
STATE OF FLORIDA
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION
LEGAL NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Page 2 of 8
License Number
SEAT 6214880
Inspection Date
REPORT 8/3/04 2:36:19 PM
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL STATUS GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
Yes 07 Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served |Yes 3 Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent
Yes "08a Food protection during storage, preparation, display, proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
service, transportation Yes 34 Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly
Yes *08b Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage constructed
Yes '08¢ Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; STATUS INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
\damaged food segregated Yes *35a Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
No Ios Foods handled with minimum contact Yes "35b Outer openings pretected from insects, rodent proof
No 10 in use food dispensing utensils properly stored STATUS FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS
STATUS PERSONNEL Yes 36 Floors properly const-ucted, clean, drained, coved
Yes 11 Personnel with infections restricted No 37 Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed,
No 12a Hands washed and ciean, good hygienic practices iclean
(observed), alternative operating plan Yes 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
Yes *42b Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking Yes 39 Rooms and equipment - vented as required
(evidence) STATUS OTHER AREAS
Yes 13 Clean clothes, hair restraints Yes 40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean __]
STATUS FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS Yes “41a Toxic items properly stored
Yes 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, Yes *41b Toxic items labeled and used properly
maintained, installed, located Yes 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles.
yes 15 Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, |Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored.
maintained, installed, located Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
Yes 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated [Yes 43 Complete separation from living/sleeping area, laundry _|
1. Wash 2. Rinse 3. Sanitize Yes 44 Clean and soiled linea segregated and properly stored
No 17 Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided _SAFETY
Yes 18 Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked "45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
Yes 19 Wash, rinse water clean, proper temperature Yes "46 Exiting system - adequate, good repair “I
No *20a Sanitizing concentration Yes ha7 Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
Yes *20b Sanitizing temperature Yes “48 Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
No 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored Yes 49 Flammable/combustible materials - properly stored
Yes 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean STATUS GENERAL
yes 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes "50 Current license properly displayed
Yes [24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Yes 51 Other conditions sanilary and safe operation
STATUS SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES "52 False/misleading statements published or advertised
No 25 Service items properly stored, handled, dispensed relating to food/beverage
Yes 26 Singie service articles not re-used "53a Food management certification valid
STATUS WATER AND SEWAGE/PLUMBING. *53b Employee training validation
Yes ‘27 Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure 54 Florida Clean indoor Air Act
Yes *28 Sewage and waste water disposed properly 55 Automatic Gratuity Notice
Yes 29 Plumbing installed and maintained 56 Copy of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, available
yes *30 Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow STATUS GENERAL _]
STATUS TOILET AND HANDWASHING FACILITIES Yes 57 Hospitality Education Program information provided
Yes *31 Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, lYes lsg Smoke Free
I designed, installed |
No 32 Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate Total Number of COS Violations: 1
properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable
towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste Total Number of Repeat Violations: 0
Violations marked with an asterisk are critical violations. Items marked YES are in compliance. items Marked NO are violations. Specific details of
violation are listed on subsequent pages. Items marked N/A are Not Applicabie. Items Marked as N/O are Not Observed, and were not being conducted
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION License Number
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, SEAT = 8211880
Inspection Date
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT 8/3/04 2:34:19 PM
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
Warning(s}:
45-17 - Observed hood suppression system tag out-of-date last inspection 10/03 This violation must be corrected by : 8/18/04.
53B-01 - Observed no proof of required employee training. This violation must be corrected by : 9/03/04.
Violation(s).
03A-03 - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 F.cheese 61 chicken 129 stored in reach in cooler below prep area
03A-03 - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 F.cheese 46 stored on prep line
09-01 - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other non-handied container for dispensing food.in seasoning bin
10-05 - Observed in-use utensil not stored on a clean, protected location if used with a food that is nonpotentially hazardous. stored on beverage drain board
12A-12 - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. No approved Alternative Operating Procedure in place. Corrected On Site.
17-01 - Observed lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three compartment sink.
20a-01 - Observed chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 3 compartment sink
21-02 - Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
25-04 - Observed single service articles stored without protection from contamination.cup lids drive thru
25-03 - Observed single service articles improperly stored.on floor in dry storage shed
32-09 - Observed lack of proper hand drying provisions at hand wash sink.kitchen area
37-02 - Observed wall in disrepair.near 3 compartment sink
45-30 - Observed lack of inspection report from licensed equipment dealer on premise.hood surpression system report
53A-04 - Observed no currently certified food service manager noted on duly with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
56-01 - Observed copy of Florida Statute 509 not available in the establishment
Docket for Case No: 05-001763
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 12, 2005 |
Notice of Compliance and Submission of Exhibit filed.
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Jul. 07, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 07, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jul. 01, 2005 |
Exhibit filed (Exhibit not available for viewing).
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Jun. 24, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
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Jun. 24, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List filed (Exhibits not available for hearing).
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May 23, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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May 23, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for July 21, 2005; 9:30 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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May 23, 2005 |
Reponse to Paragraph Three of Initial Order filed.
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May 20, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance and Answer to Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 20, 2005 |
Respondent`s First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant filed.
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May 20, 2005 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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