Checkers #5269
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Checkers #5269, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average is 70, putting Checkers #5269 squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed popcorn chicken (110F - Hot Holding) at warmer in fry station. As per operator for less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of soda boxes.
24-05-4
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee handle tablet and then put on gloves to prepare sandwich. No hand wash. Coached manager on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (98F - Hot holding) at cook line. As per manager for less than an hour. Manager reheated chicken tenders (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 2 wet plastic containers stacked together at shelves near the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by fries machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 lid cracked at shelves near the three compartment sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler under vegetables line.
29-49-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at blue dumpster.
33-11-4
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed metal container with cut lettuce from last night stored at cook line. Operator added a new sticker. Coached operator on proper time holding procedure food must be discarded after 4 hours. Operator use time as a public health control.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed middle container with cut lettuce from the night p before stored at cook line with no discarded thin mark at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period for next day use.
03F-04-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed employee bathroom with trash on the floor.
32-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at prep table soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the freezer fries machine floor soiled , and also by the ice machine floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of ice machine soiled with slime and also observed plastic container with pepper soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to food container after cleaning at shelf by the tree compartment sink. Operator removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor next to the freezer fries machine, and also observed water draining onto floor from ice machine next to hand washing sink.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop in a proper manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his cell phone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the soda machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine leaking.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sticks (49 F - Cold Holding); funnel fries (49 F). As per operator food was placed less than2 hrs ago. Operator placed food inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream dispenser nozzle soiled. Operator removed them and cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed equipment is not working properly. Food stored there was out of temperature. Located by the fryer machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer with the French fries .
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grill has accumulation of grease. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in freezer by the fryer machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk -in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at the walk in cooler.
29-03-4
52
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake filling (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to ice machine. As per the manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The bag of the sanitizer is empty. Operator changed the bag of Sanitizer. Final concentration 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
28-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer with chicken patties. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary solution at 0ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
61
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #5269 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #5269 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #5269?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #5269.
How does Checkers #5269 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Checkers #5269 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Homestead average of 70.
Has Checkers #5269's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers #5269 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers #5269 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 #5269 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #5269 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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