Checkers 142
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Checkers 142, the earliest from 2022. Checkers 142 was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Checkers 142's latest score of 78 falls below the Winter Haven average of 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Inside of restroom for customers, operator put toilet paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the computer desk area, operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout needs to be replaced in front of the grill and in front of three compartment sink
36-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler metal pan label grilled chicken defrost, inside the pan shredded lettuce. Operator removed labeled from pan. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated water in ceiling light
36-34-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Cooler not working but is cleaned out and sanitized with no vermin activity **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in reach in cooler that's not working **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in reach cooler that is not working **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working no food inside **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on the floor and operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open and operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-29-4
74
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was 82F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
86
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live any on single service hot dog containers above cooks line. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening box next to ice cream machine. Employee moved boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame. Employee removed ice during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink on line
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid in ice machine. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under drive thru window. Employee discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle broken on container hot holding burgers. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee displayed business license from cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening on the floor by ice cream machine. Removed shortening from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fryer hamper.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. By drive through window. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters by drive through. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake machine nozzle Ice cream machine nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and debris under grills and beside fryer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and food trays stored on floor in outside storage
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Red umbrellas in dumpster area.
33-30-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers 142 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers 142 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers 142?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers 142.
How does Checkers 142 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Checkers 142 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.
Has Checkers 142's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 142 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 142 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 Checkers 142 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 142 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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