Checker's #6286
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Checker's #6286 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Wellington average 71, so Checker's #6286 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee went outside establishment and returned, put gloves on then handled hot dog; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed, employee handled cell phone then put gloves on and handled clean pans at hot box; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live, small flying insects at soda bibs landing on boxes. 3 live, small flying insects at hand wash sink landing on soap dispenser. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler below make table: cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, taken out about 40 mins to take some from the bag. Not prepped or portioned today. Bag with cooked beef was left on counter for about 5 mins. Employee placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box: hot dogs (125F - Hot Holding) As per employee, hotdogs reheated and stored since approximately an hour. Employee reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Employees employed approximately 2 weeks. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
43
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box: ; hot dogs (120F - Hot Holding) As per manager, heated approximately 30 mins prior. Operator removed and placed on flat top grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: At hot box: ; hot dogs (118F - Hot Holding) As per manager, heated approximately 30 mins prior. Operator removed and placed on flat top grill to reheat. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 live, small flying insects flying near prep area. 1 live, small flying insect landing on lid of ice machine. 1 live, small flying insect landing on soap dispenser near drive thru window. 1 live, small flying insect on wall above soap dispenser near door. 1 live, small flying insect landing on hood of flat top grill unit. Advised operator to rid establishment of flies. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box: ; hot dogs (120F - Hot Holding) As per manager, heated approximately 30 mins prior. Operator removed and placed on flat top grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 : sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese and shredded lettuce at make table at cook line; As per operator food out since 9:15; operator time marked; **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cook line Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone resting on microwave handle at cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with Cooked beef at 10:59am(55°F cooling) Per operator product cooling since yesterday, Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler with Cooked beef at 10:59am(55°F cooling) Per operator product cooling since yesterday, Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
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. Forms are blank . Advised operator to sign and filled out forms for all employees **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Plastic bottles of water stored on floor inside walk-in cooler and containers with pickles Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Stainless steel cover for hood system above grill
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.inside walk-in cooler
16-46-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's #6286 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's #6286 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's #6286?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checker's #6286.
How does Checker's #6286 compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Checker's #6286 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Checker's #6286's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's #6286 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checker's #6286 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 Checker's #6286 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's #6286 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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