Checker's #5400
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Checker's #5400 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Checker's #5400's latest score is in line with the Seffner average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by make line and grill causing standing water to be present
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on left condenser line
14-69-4
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of yellow degreaser and fire extinguisher stored on ice machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto bismol in walk in cooler over dairy mix. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. All cold time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items on make line- sliced tomatoes, sliced American cheese, shredded lettuce. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. One certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink by bread rack. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of hot dogs uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
95
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 using cellphone and touching face then grabbed to go containers. Manager educated hand had employee wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed water connections where hand sink was installed. Verified on plans approved from 1992. Hand sink relocated to right side where mop sink is **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Observed water line connections to thighs side of three compartment sink and hand sink was removed, and relocated to right side of mop sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to mop sink **Warning**
29-20-5
64
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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 - 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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding)on service line Corrective action observed employee place in walk-in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected- observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on soda machine Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making burgers with no hair restraint on cookline Corrected -observed employee place hair net on head **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking on cookline
29-11-4
64
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's #5400 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's #5400 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's #5400?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checker's #5400.
How does Checker's #5400 compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Checker's #5400 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Seffner average of 84.
Has Checker's #5400's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's #5400 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checker's #5400 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 #5400 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's #5400 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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