Checkers #3144

520 N Courtney Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Checkers #3144, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Merritt Island restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach-in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzle for ice cream machine is soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin for soda machine at north side Togo window. Upper rear interior wall is soiled

22-20-5

Dec 8, 2025

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles above ice machine warped and hanging. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In bathroom, cove molding missing in 2 places, wall in disrepair.

36-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on soda bibs rack.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small with deep freezer held up with prep pan. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Main door has gap at threshold.

35B-01-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for shake machines have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over single service paper towels in exterior dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In rear shed. Chemicals stored over cases of single service gloves. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

29-42-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Paint is chipping away and exposed surfaces are rusting

14-17-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #3144 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3144 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #3144?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3144.

How does Checkers #3144 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Checkers #3144 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Checkers #3144's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Checkers #3144 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers #3144 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Checkers #3144 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3144 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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