Checkers 6397
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Checkers 6397, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers and walk in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned microwave onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler underneath prep line.
23-03-4
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow device. Operator placed a vacuum breaker immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided in Employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels to use as drying mechanism. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil microwave next to cook line. Employee cleaned it right away. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink. Operator inverted the mop to hang dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine sanitizer and only has quaternary test kits.
16-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a box with food and a drink on the cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler shelving soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese filling (53F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler under smoothie machine, due to ice buildup at back of cooler unit. Ambient temperature observed at 50F, less than 4 hours. Manager removed and placed into other cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to ice machine due to broken soap dispenser.
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave located above grill station. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under handwash sink across from ice cream dispenser.
29-11-4
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. O under hand sink next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed old labels from lids and containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of drink station **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from ceiling vent **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: At time of callback inspection observed Water leaking from ceiling vent **Time Extended**
29-11-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water
12A-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to ice cream machine
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated debris above sandwich station.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on counter above sandwich station. Operator removed phone from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers broken at dish storage area. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator began emptying and changing sanitizer solution **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents above grill are soiled Observed walk in cooler vents guard soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator began emptying and changing sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers 6397 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers 6397 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers 6397?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Checkers 6397.
How does Checkers 6397 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Checkers 6397 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Checkers 6397's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers 6397 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 6397 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 6397 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers 6397 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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