Checkers #3647

227 Nw 62 Street, Miami, FL 33150

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Checkers #3647, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Checkers #3647 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

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

14-69-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling tile above soada station.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer across cookline.

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing , manager provided aluminum foil and covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-11-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 4 ceiling tiles missing at service window area and dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler . Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to ice machine. Manager melted ice and cleaned it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from air conditioner vent. Observed water leaking from air conditioning vent next to dry storage area.

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket . Manager removed and stored properly to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing information on food handler certification.

53B-10-4

Basic - Ice buildup in 2 reach-in freezers located between ice machine and flat top grill.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover dusty inside walk in cooler. Also hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty over food preparation area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking burger patties without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under 3 compartment sink.

36-22-4

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in hand washing sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #3647 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #3647 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #3647?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Checkers #3647.

How does Checkers #3647 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Checkers #3647 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Checkers #3647's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers #3647 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers #3647 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 #3647 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #3647 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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