Checkers #3071
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Checkers #3071, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink next to slushy machine blocked by brooms and mop bucket
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -restroom removed and converted to storage area, no approved plans to reflect **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink mext to slushy machine
31B-03-4
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/ -most certificates expired
53A-03-7
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of ice machine
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer for fry's -beef freezer on cook line
14-69-4
Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. -toilet removed from restroom, now being used as storage area **Repeat Violation**
32-14-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -unused ice cream machine
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile outside water heater room, water damage and leaking
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach under breaker box
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine
36-22-4
43
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings , chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) On the cook line less than 4 hours. Advised to place on time plan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: 30 day extension. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has strap holding door on. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: 30 day extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Admin Complaint**
32-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings , chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) On the cook line less than 4 hours. Advised to place on time plan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: 30 day extension. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: 30 day extension **Time Extended**
32-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has strap holding door on. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings , chicken nuggets (112F - Hot Holding) On the cook line less than 4 hours. Advised to place on time plan.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler near mop sink
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has strap holding door on. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Toilet Removed from one restroom using as storage area **Warning**
32-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near ice machine
36-27-5
58
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles broken around floor drains causing retention of standing water - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chili (50F - Cold Holding); - hot dog (50F - Cold Holding) Manager states held overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor tiles broken around floor drains causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
70
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked burgers and hot dogs 48-50F overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 40 beef patties and 10 hot dogs 48-50F in cooler overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand sink on cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler will not close properly. Ice machine has ratchet strapped holding motto cover in place.
14-11-5
55
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer.
36-62-4
95
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager added new time mark for lettuce, tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (112F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager dis. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 live flies. Next routine per Randy H.
35A-09-4
64
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. freezer holding hamburgers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #3071 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3071 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #3071?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3071.
How does Checkers #3071 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Checkers #3071 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Checkers #3071's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers #3071 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Checkers #3071 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Checkers #3071 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3071 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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