Checkers 5723
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Checkers 5723 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Checkers 5723 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee changing out sanitizing buckets at the 3CS and did not attempt to wash hands before placing gloves on to engage in food preparation in the food prep area. Employee was stopped prior to handling food and coached, employee then washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed the door to the back restroom jammed open against the floor while no cleaning or maintenance was occurring. Employee pulled on the door in order to allow it to close.
32-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic and metal food pans stored wet nesting on the shelves near 3CS.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed disrepair door gasket for the reach in cooler located below Fanta Machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile near 3CS wall and entrance, also observed crack tiles in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the ceilings, on the shelving units and walls of the walk in freezer. Also observed in the reach in freezer across of the stove.
14-69-4
67
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 10-01-24, manager provided current license and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table across frying station. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground garbage bags behind dumpster, employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed right side of ice machine soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time without written procedures. Provided manager form. Manager printed and filled out form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
86
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tender (116F - Hot Holding); chicken bites (120F - Hot Holding); hot dogs (103F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator moved hot dogs to the grill to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Below cooler station
22-16-4
95
Nov 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a Y installed with no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer heavy build up of iron crust.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at front station. Manager removed them, and placed them in sanitizer water.
21-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed prepared ready to use sauces not labeled in sandwich station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry at sandwich station.
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled next to meat station,
22-08-4
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on filters and machines at meat press.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers 5723 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers 5723 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers 5723?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers 5723.
How does Checkers 5723 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Checkers 5723 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Checkers 5723's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 5723 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers 5723 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 5723 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 5723 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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