Checkers 3070
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Checkers 3070, the earliest from 2022. Checkers 3070 was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, showing up three times.
Checkers 3070's latest score is in line with the St. Cloud average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice-cream machine and slushie machine not in use in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
95
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and Cheese all placed in the cooler less than 4 hours for temperature recovery.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator stated one hour before someone can come with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled doors on both chest freezers on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pans under running water.
16-13-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters not installed properly, gaps inbetween.
36-63-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two chest freezers on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups, lids and paper towels stored on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice-cream machine and slushie machine not in use in kitchen.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and Pepper mix in bulk container not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not keeping TCS food 41F and below - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Walk in was being serviced while call back was being conducted. There are no TCS foods in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef patties,sliced and shredded cheese,cut tomatoes,cut lettuce,hotdogs,soft whip(dairy based),cream cheese,and shake mix all temping between 48F-54F.Per operator items were inwalk in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef patties,sliced and shredded cheese,cut tomatoes,cut lettuce,hotdogs,soft whip(dairy based),cream cheese,and shake mix all temping between 48F-54F.Per operator items were inwalk in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at both hand washing sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler not keeping TCS food 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Trash can overflowing garbage. By picnic tables
33-14-4
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and onions walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets fry freezer Food debris on floor walk in freezer Outside of seasoning container greasy
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop seasoning
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout in need of deep cleaning including but not limited to cove molding areas and stainless steal edging around bottom of walk in cooler and freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Heavy odor of grease trap type odor, indoors and outside of facility.
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream/shake machine in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease like substance..
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Blue ice bucket cracked and chipped.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers 3070 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers 3070 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers 3070?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers 3070.
How does Checkers 3070 compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Checkers 3070 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Checkers 3070's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers 3070 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 3070 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 3070 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 3070 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants