Checkers #6261
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Checkers #6261 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“1 live, small flying insects in kitchen” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Daytona Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Checkers #6261 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Philly cheesecake filling at 53°f and carton of sweet cream topping at 47°f. Both items in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly cheesecake filling at 53°f and carton of sweet cream topping at 47°f. Both items in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed working thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Basic - Broken tiles in front of walk in cooler and by shake machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -condensation leaking from a/c lines. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines between tiles in kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. -shelf by fryer. -hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
41
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - thermometer reading 40F in unit where cream cheese topping temped 57F. Probe thermometer indicated ambient temperature 57F; **Warning**
05-05-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice bin at driver's side drive thru **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. - vent over prep line and manager's desk **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near exit door **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - pans in ware washing area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in freezer door broken, fry area **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - beneath equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezers - reach in cooler near slushie machine **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - shelf below register at passenger side drive thru - hood filters - floor fan - shelf below roll warmer - shelf below microwave - bin where food wrap is stored **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind flat grill **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm **Warning**
21-08-4
26
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili in walk in cooler at 45°f.
03A-02-5
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, shredded lettuce, cheese and sliced tomato. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees. Chili in hot holding unit at 151°f. Operator reheated in microwave to 170°f. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, condensation dripping from ceiling A/C vents.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, packaged buns on rack next to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
45
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters, back of fryers,
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #6261 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #6261 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #6261?
Across the inspection record, “1 live, small flying insects in kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #6261.
How does Checkers #6261 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Checkers #6261 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Checkers #6261's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers #6261 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #6261 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 #6261 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #6261 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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