Checkers #5353

18100 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 331695009
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Checkers #5353 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By the three compartment sink Operator placed a roll of paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Employees Princess and Jamel.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones and chargers on the sandwich line- drive thru side. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids on the sliding reach in freezers. Grooves and discolored.
14-11-5
74
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezer top with accumulated mold.
22-02-4
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. Observed employee named Princess with an expired certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment use time as a public health with no written procedures. Emailed to operator, printed and signed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry dispenser with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep reach in freezer with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underneath french fry dispenser with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside the handwashing sink by drive thru window.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at main prep table.
29-49-6
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler food on the floor underneath the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
95
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior grill, and inside deep fryer compartment doors accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #5353 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #5353 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #5353?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #5353.

How does Checkers #5353 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Checkers #5353 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Checkers #5353's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #5353 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers #5353 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 #5353 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #5353 is inspected around two times per year on average.