Checkers 6274

10461 S Federal Hwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Checkers 6274 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Checkers 6274's latest score of 90 sits above the Port St. Lucie average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
90
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cooks line not being used at this time. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In woman's restroom behind toilet there is a hole. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches found near cashier station **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around fryer area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line, manager wash rinsed and sanitized unit **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in woman's restroom is dripping water in to floor. Ceiling near office area is dripping on to floor.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 in freezer not in use at the time on cooks line. Manager cleaned area **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cooks line not being used at this time.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In woman's restroom behind toilet there is a hole. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
58
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles have some build up in the drive thru drink station.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Fries 96f hot holding , **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Hand sink near door is backing up on to floor before you are able to finish washing hands. **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By drive through **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink near door **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.at hand sink near door **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on to floor **Warning**
29-03-4
61
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 4-1-22 manager printed and displayed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and beside equipment and ice machine
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Along sides of equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers 6274 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers 6274 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers 6274?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers 6274.

How does Checkers 6274 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Checkers 6274 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 80.

Has Checkers 6274's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers 6274 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers 6274 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 6274 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 6274 is inspected around three times per year on average.