Checkers

1628 Skyline Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Checkers nine times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. 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.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Cape Coral restaurants, the typical score is 77; Checkers is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The manager placed a wet floor sign at the dripping area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Water leaking from ceiling tile. The manager stated a work order is in place for leaking ceiling tile. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

29-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

32-04-4

May 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

May 21, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hotdogs (58F - Cold Holding); melted cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed a work order for walk-in cooler. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs (58F - Cold Holding); melted cheese (57F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed a work order for walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer across from cook line gasket torn. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from reach-in freezer door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drive up window ledge soiled. The manager had window ledge cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in stand up reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from door handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing above ice machine.

36-36-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in front dining area. The manager stated a work order has been submitted for water drainage on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-03-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Checkers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers 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 inspected?

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

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