Checkers #3283

802 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Checkers #3283 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Checkers #3283 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on several kitchen ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile/vent dusty above cooks line.

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding/floor tile by back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under triple sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing floor tiles by back door in kitchen.

36-08-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by drive thru.

36-24-5

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee drink in walk in freezer.

12B-13-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan inside hand wash sink by kitchen entrance.

31A-09-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at floor/wall by backdoor. **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Nov 4, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the manager close the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a music speaker on top of a case of shortening. Observed the manager remove the music speaker from on top of the case of shortening. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the light by the mop area missing the proper shield cover.

38-07-4

Jul 8, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Observed a ceiling tile missing located by the dry storage area. Observed the manager re-place the missing ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #3283 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3283 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #3283?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3283.

How does Checkers #3283 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Checkers #3283 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Checkers #3283's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #3283 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers #3283 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 #3283 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3283 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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