Checkers #3267

7809 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville, FL 32208
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Checkers #3267 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Checkers #3267 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, In right side slide top reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored on open package of raw bacon. Open package of raw bacon stored touching open bag of cooked bacon bits. Manager moved all items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: At cook line, in right side slide top reach-in freezer, open bag of raw bacon stored touching bag of strawberry cheesecake bites. Operator move to proper storage. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavored nozzle has build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: No change. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. In walk-in cooler, walls and walk-in freezer door soiled/rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: No change. **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru, multiple soda heads soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: No change. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, top,plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: No change. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
67
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler.
03D-02-5
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. At make table, cut lettuce time not marked. Operator stated cut lettuce placed out at 10am, marked time. **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. At fry station, chicken strips (131F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items cooked 2 hour prior. At make line in warmer drawer, chicken (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item cooked 1 hour prior. Unit not heating, showing error on display. Manager reset unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler. Meat in pans with lids.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, In right side slide top reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored on open package of raw bacon. Open package of raw bacon stored touching open bag of cooked bacon bits. Manager moved all items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler. Meat in pans with lids.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavored nozzle has build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired 1 year per manager, no proof available.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom, no soap. Operator stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, plastic container identified as pepper seasoning, not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. In walk-in cooler, walls and walk-in freezer door soiled/rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. In dumpster enclosure, grease and old signage on ground.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, in slide top reach-in freezers, build up in slide top reach-in freezers. At drink area, ice build up on back wall on under counter reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, top,plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru, multiple soda heads soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, cafe of straws stored on floor.
25-05-4
21
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right slide top reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over raw bacon.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, 2 by office door, 2 at front area by drive thru.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee outside sweeping, returned inside with broom, put broom up then handled clean containers over triple sinks without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves to handle food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At ordering drive thru, multi flavor nozzle has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ordering drive thru, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At arrival for inspection, manager on make line with no hair protection. Put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Across from make line, bottom plate in microwave has large crack.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, walls, reach-in freezer door and fan covers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. By office, 2 stacks of buns stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across from make line, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter residue on top plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On frozen ice drink machine, plate above nozzles has black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, Mop stored in mop wringer.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At flattop, seasoning container on top of hood not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 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. No procedures available. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104 **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At left side drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavor soda nozzle has build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door, handwash sink missing paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at flattop has debris. Walls in walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fries and case of chicken stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink, corner molding separated from wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Hamburger reach-in freezer and French fry reach-in freezer have ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin by left drive thru, scoop handle touching ice. Employee moved scoop.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf above dish area, multiple containers have old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, case of wrap paper stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator stated toilet is clogged and not functioning. Operator stated plumber has been called. Establishment is able to use restroom at cleaners located behind establishment with adjoining parking lot. Cleaner hours are 8am til 6pm, Establishment hours are 10am til 4am. **Warning**
32-23-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed onions and tomatoes stored over ready to eat foods.
08B-17-4
41
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. All items on cold make line are not time marked. Manager states items were just placed out and printed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No testing device for hot water sanitizer for dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by side door - hot water turned off. Employee turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing/disrepair at plumbing fixture. At hand washing sink by side door, hot water handle does not fully close.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer, case of burgers and case of chicken. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor under ice machine. Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex outside restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
52
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #3267 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3267 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #3267?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3267.

How does Checkers #3267 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Checkers #3267 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Checkers #3267's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers #3267 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Checkers #3267 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 #3267 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3267 is inspected around three times per year on average.