Checkers 5351

9935 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Checkers 5351 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Coral Springs restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live fly on wall next to hand wash sink. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer; French fries (98F - Hot Holding). As per operator food in unit less than 4 hrs, prepared today. Observed food left in basket, not placed in hot box. Operator flash fried food to 169F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Sep 2, 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. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles contain water stains

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 7, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator remade solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in kitchen soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electrofreez soiled with mold like substance

23-03-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers 5351 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers 5351 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers 5351?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers 5351.

How does Checkers 5351 compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Checkers 5351 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Checkers 5351's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 5351 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers 5351 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 5351 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 5351 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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