Checkers 6273

2270 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Checkers 6273 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling raw hamburger while cooking to handling ready to eat fries while reheating without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by bun rack. Operator moved bun rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; chili (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chili was reheated prior to being placed in steam table, held less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. At cook line; sliced cheese 56F, cut lettuce 54F, sliced tomatoes 53F at 10:20am, time mark on items 10:20am. Operator stated time on time mark sticker is time printed not time removed from temperature control, placed new time mark on items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-06-5
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. At cook line make top; cut lettuce 50F, cut tomatoes 54F, sliced cheese 53F, no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Milkshake machine; ice cream mix (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in machine less than 1 hour, emptied machine and moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At seasoning storage container; cup with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. At cook line make top; sliced tomatoes (60°F), sliced cheese (56°F), no time mark. Operator stated being held 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; container of ice cream mix stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing by sofr serv machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
95
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce 47 no preparation done today. sliced American cheese 65 , Swiss cheese 68 on ice as per manager 2 hours at this station. Moved from walk in cooler .
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sliced tomatoes 58 at 11:14 sliced at 9 am. ( ambient cooling 2 hours 14 minutes) Second temperature 57 f after 20 minutes . At this rate (1 degree drop in 20 minutes ) it will not reach 41 within 4 hours from 9 am. Manager moved container to walk in cooler to cool quickly **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing by sofr serv machine
36-12-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers 6273 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers 6273 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers 6273?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers 6273.

How does Checkers 6273 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Checkers 6273 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Checkers 6273's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 6273 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers 6273 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 6273 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 6273 is inspected around two times per year on average.