Checkers 6316

13495 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Checkers 6316 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

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

Checkers 6316's latest score of 70 sits above the Winter Garden average of 66. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one training certificate missing employee's date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall./behind 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./near back door exit.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./behind cook line grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./front line top shelf/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./chicken tenders 52F overnight front line reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./chicken tenders 55F overnight front line reach in cooler.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined/cut tomatoes and shredded lettuce under time control plan but no time marked/manager printed labels immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./chicken bites holding at 120F, less than 30 minutes/reheated to 172F/ **Corrected On-Site**
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./two employees signed reporting agreement immediately/ **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./hand sink next door mop sink leaking per manager.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's hat and jacket on top of soda boxes/back kitchen near exit door.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach in cooler/front line reach in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./powdered sugar not labeled/coffee station.
02D-01-5
33
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Nest to three compartment sink and at mop sink
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to reach in freezer at cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in foolersoiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator is reheating chicken (133F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Provided a copy . **Corrected On-Site**
53B-17-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage bin for ice scoop soiled. White cutting boards soiled over burger freezers Ice cream machine nozzle soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Light not functioning,in walk in cooler
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket and side of door soiled. Exterior ice machine soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floors throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over soda area front and back Over walk in cooler door
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall located over 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee item stored on top of soda boxes
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable and broken tiles on floor and walls
36-11-4
41
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw fish next and touching open package of raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in preparation table above reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker next to single service items above preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at closet next to bathroom.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters under hood suppression system at fry station.
23-03-4
70
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator blank copy of TPHC. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans stored in clean shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Flat grilled has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with ready to eat pickles stored on floor walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior flat grill is soiled at cook line. Soiled gaskets walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer
23-03-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers 6316 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers 6316 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers 6316?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Checkers 6316.

How does Checkers 6316 compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?

Checkers 6316 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.

Has Checkers 6316's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 6316 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers 6316 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 6316 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 6316 is inspected around two times per year on average.