Checkers #3209
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Checkers #3209, the earliest from 2022. Checkers #3209 was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects in food preparation area, and 2 live small flying insects near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed 4 live small flying insects in food preparation area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
86
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects in food preparation area, and 2 live small flying insects near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 50F Lettuce 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine surface in drive thru soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned machine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout establishment accumulated with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
58
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live small flying insects throughout kitchen, on cook line, and ware washing area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: No live small flying insects found during time of inspection. Complied. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live small flying insects throughout kitchen, on cook line, and ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of buns in food prep area. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
78
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen above fryers.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above drive thru area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on top of soda machine soiled with slime and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves of reach in color across from three compartment sink
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese sauce, chili, pickles, hot dogs in stand up reach in cooler stored more than 24 hours no date marking. Manager placed dates on items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored on floor in freezer. Manager removed ice from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes blocking hand washing sink. Manager removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to operator. Printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lid on reach in cooler right of fryers to have black and pink discoloration. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans left of triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two holes in the wall behind triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting board connected to reach in cooler across from fryers to be soiled with pink discoloration.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #3209 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3209 on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #3209?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3209.
How does Checkers #3209 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Checkers #3209 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Checkers #3209's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #3209 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #3209 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 #3209 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3209 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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