Checkers #183
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Checkers #183 has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Checkers Cheese Sticks inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinks on the sandwich make table. The drinks was discarded.
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on the doors on the reach in cooler sandwich make table.
23-03-4
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink in the kitchen.
29-11-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Hot dogs 112F. The person in charge reheated the product to .145F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries on the floor inside the walk,in freezer. Soft serve mix and pickle buckets. Product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
78
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2023 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing flour grout by the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken wings section stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line, and by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout by fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Sep 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies flying in kitchen and landing on bread buns Observed 5 live flies in dish area on walls. Observed 5 live flies on soda bibb boxes **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line, and by ice machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout by fryers **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain at ice machine and floor drain draining very slowly in front of ice machine. **Warning**
29-19-4
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout under grill
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed self print instructions to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive thru window soda station. Employee washed hands, put on gloves and stored ice scoop properly
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair on cook line causing standing water and food debris to collect
36-17-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution buckets stored on the floor by drive thru area. Discussed using additional bucket. Manager got buckets off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #183 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #183 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #183?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers #183.
How does Checkers #183 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Checkers #183 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Checkers #183's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #183 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #183 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 #183 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #183 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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