Checker's #5233

1520 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 335114808

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Checker's #5233 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Checker's #5233 was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Checker's #5233 on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate expired 12/2025

53B-14-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and onions stored over sliced cheeses in walk in cooler. Operator moved produce to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used to scoop cinnamon sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of shake mix on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer door by drive through.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on bread rack. Keys on table near tea dispenser. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers stored on floor in storage room.

25-05-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in unit near pickup window, manager cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

25-06-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on ice machine

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer across from fryers

23-03-4

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

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 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler in drive thru **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler in drive thru **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored above drink station Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on plastic wrap holder near ice cream station

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checker's #5233 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checker's #5233 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checker's #5233?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checker's #5233.

How does Checker's #5233 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Checker's #5233 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Checker's #5233's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's #5233 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checker's #5233 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 #5233 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's #5233 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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