Checkers #3277
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
74
Score
Checkers #3277 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Checkers #3277's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fry station: fried chicken tenders 93F and chicken bites 117F, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator chose to discard -sandwich line: fried chicken patties 116-119F, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator chose to discard
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board in prep sink stained
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -container of chocolate shake mix stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave -exterior of ice machine soiled -shelf underneath hot holding unit has an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -apparent water damage to ceiling tile next to leaking vent -multiple light fixtures with water inside -multiple leaks throughout kitchen
36-32-5
61
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 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. -provided form to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over cook line soiled -vent over managers desk **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves holding bread next to handwashing sink on cook line
14-33-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by trash can **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. -provided to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent in office area, over make line soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryer area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster side doors.
33-16-4
Basic - Outside of grease container not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #3277 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3277 on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #3277?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3277.
How does Checkers #3277 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Checkers #3277 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Checkers #3277's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #3277 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers #3277 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 #3277 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3277 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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