Checkers 5520
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Checkers 5520 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Checkers 5520's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (110F - Hot Holding) at fryer and chili (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator both products were prepared less than one hour prior.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator since previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator since previous day.
01B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris at fryer.
23-03-4
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (58F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator from day before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (58F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator from day before.
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handle soiled across from cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler at ambient temperature 55F, operator moved all TCS items to reach in cooler. As per operator work order was submitted to fix walk in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer at fryer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at fryer reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers in front of grill and steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer drawer on cook line soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located under slushee machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the grill area.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles vents, throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed soiled tiles vents, throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 54 F. As per operator repair order is being made today.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at grill handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located near ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located across preparation area. Observed bottom of the fries holding cabinet soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall near three compartments sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles vents, throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding);; nacho cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake mix (49F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding) located inside the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the food.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding);; nacho cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake mix (49F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding) located inside the walk in cooler. Operator discarded the food. Observed cooked beef (49F - Cooling) located inside the walk-in cooler, as per operator since last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (49F - Cooling) located inside the walk-in cooler, as per operator since last night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Swiss cheese marked with one label on top of the other, label on top date 08/11 and label on bottom 08/09.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside the hand washing sink located in the front area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 47F.
14-74-7
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers 5520 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers 5520 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers 5520?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Checkers 5520.
How does Checkers 5520 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Checkers 5520 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Checkers 5520's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 5520 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers 5520 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 5520 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 5520 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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