Checkers #582
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Checkers #582 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Checkers #582 was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Bradenton restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in walk-in cooler bag of onions on floor person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by handwashing sink.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for burgers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Shredded Lettuce, sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Cheese on service line not time marked. Educated Person in charge on time marking . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-19-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Shredded Lettuce, sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Cheese on service line not time marked. Educated Person in charge on time marking . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by Reach in freezer. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back Walk in cooler behind building on west side gasket soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop stored in dirty mop water. Person in charge inverted mop to dry As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back Walk in cooler behind building on west side gasket soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Beef Chili cooling in Walk in cooler Start time 11:00am Temperature at 2:05 pm (75F - Cooling) Educated Person in charge on cooling TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef Chili.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef Chili cooling in Walk in cooler Start time 11:00am .Temperature at 2:05 pm (75F - Cooling) Educated Person in charge on cooling TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef Chili.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in main kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer for frozen burger patty's.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in freezer behind building gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head storage on bottom of mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #582 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #582 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #582?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers #582.
How does Checkers #582 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Checkers #582 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 82.
Has Checkers #582's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #582 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #582 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 Checkers #582 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #582 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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