Checker's #115
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
90
Score
Checker's #115 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Checker's #115's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lisa Reynolds expired 08-30-2025
53A-03-7
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken patty (90F - Hot Holding); chicken bites (130F - Hot Holding) on front fries, recommended they be held on time if left out.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex glass cleaner hanging on shelf with soda bib.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burger grill top soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Kunta Bolden, Manager on duty
53A-02-7
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from hand washing sink that drains underneath ice machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 0-150ppm, discussed with operator to contact Ecolab, and manual mix sanitizer before repair.
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents and ceiling tiles soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from AC vents throughout front kitchen and back kitchen area near large ice machine dripping on floor.
28-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered in water where AC vents are leaking. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup behind grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee picked up and moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooksline **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards near fryers and bottom shelves of reach-in-freezer on prep line soiled and ice buildup **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling is leaking water onto floor in front of large ice machine and near large fryers from air vents.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Oscillating Fan near bread buns in a bag soiled with accumulated dust. Front kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ceiling is leaking water onto floor in front of large ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in large ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in-freezer on on prep line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large amounts of Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area ice in hand sink on cooksline
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside salt and pepper large container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in-cooler
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in-freezer near bread stacks build of ice and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper large container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave inside soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken tenders at 110 F. Manager reheating chicken. Stove not holding 135 F or above temperature
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Yellow pickle bucket on floor in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
36-73-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's #115 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's #115 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's #115?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checker's #115.
How does Checker's #115 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checker's #115 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checker's #115's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's #115 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checker's #115 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Checker's #115 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's #115 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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