Checkers Avon Park

382 S Us Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 33825

American

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

Checkers Avon Park appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jul 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

Checkers Avon Park's latest score of 52 falls below the Avon Park average of 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are in poor repair and the reach in cooler on prep line the gasket is torn around the door on the left side. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - /Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dropped to refill

16-05-4

Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to fit vertically, installed horizontally. **Repeat Violation**

14-49-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 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. Operator unable to show forms resent blank form to operator via email. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of drink dispenser nozzles with black accumulation.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no hair covering.

13-03-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed stainless floor broken and rusted through no longer no absorbent no longer cleanable in walk-in cooler threshold of walk-in cooler broken away on exterior.

36-11-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters installed horizontally not vertically. Grease does not drain off filters when installed in this manner.

14-42-4

Basic - Ice bucket stored on not inverted between uses.

10-14-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of shelf over ice bin with black growth accumulated on underside of shelf.

23-03-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Avon Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Avon Park on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Checkers Avon Park compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

Checkers Avon Park most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has Checkers Avon Park's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Avon Park have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Checkers Avon Park means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Checkers Avon Park inspected?

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

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