Checkers #6325
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Checkers #6325 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Ocala sits at 78, putting Checkers #6325 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with sticker glue residue, also in use containers with sticker residue.
16-46-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the cook line, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : hi heat grill cleaner pouches stored over the frozen beef chest freezer. These were moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : chicken bites at 109° over the fryer. These were recooked to 198° in the fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license was not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed : 200 ppm quaternary ammonia bucket stored with plastic wrap on the lower shelf under the hot bar.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the wet mop bunched in the bottom of the mop sink..
42-01-4
64
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans on dish rack above three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels on four clean pans on dish rack above three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Basket of maintenance tools stored on shelf in back of kitchen, directly above bags of cheese sauce.
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several dusty air vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-50-4
82
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three bags of hot dogs bread stored outside over night in bread baskets.
01B-13-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids and containers above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Three bags of hot dogs bread stored outside over night in bread baskets.
08B-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled also with mold like substance. Exterior part of slushie machine and ice cream.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors near office/storage area, also outside at the drive thru area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels residue on clean and in use containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
67
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake filling 47F in reach in cooler on front line. Manager stated filling has not been in unit too long and temperatures were checked within the hour. Manager placed filling in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Package of opened raw bacon on top of freezer containing apple pies, bacon is currently being cooked on grill. Manager moved bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On condenser and fan of reach in cooler on front line. Cheesecake filling inside unit at 47F. No other TCS foods in unit.
14-69-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance inside ice bin near drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near drive thru window missing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles of soda dispensers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink area.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and freezers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
82
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #6325 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #6325 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #6325?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers #6325.
How does Checkers #6325 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Checkers #6325 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Checkers #6325's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #6325 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #6325 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 #6325 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #6325 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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