Checker's #474-7060
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Checker's #474-7060, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Manager doesn't have serve safe at time of callback manager stated that class has been scheduled. Tajuana S. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opening. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milkshake dispenser has buildup of black -mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original containers has no labeling of ingredients. Manager add proper labeling to plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 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. Observed fried chicken tenters at 100 F and fried chicken bites at 101. Operating is placing on time as a public health control form until warning unit is repaired **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed time not marked on sliced tomatoes on cooksline. Operator added time within 4 hours at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks are missing paper towels **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to large ice machine completely off hinges and gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Tajuana Shuler Manager **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease. Near burger cookers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area and underneath cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of to go containers on floor in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rag stored in hand sink across from stove
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink across from stove
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near back door
36-03-4
Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive in window
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's #474-7060 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's #474-7060 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's #474-7060?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checker's #474-7060.
How does Checker's #474-7060 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checker's #474-7060 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checker's #474-7060's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's #474-7060 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checker's #474-7060 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 Checker's #474-7060 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's #474-7060 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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