Checkers Drive in #1067

1610 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Checkers Drive in #1067 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Checkers Drive in #1067 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “clean glasses”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Checkers Drive in #1067 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - bucket for ice not inverted near ice machine . Manager placed bucket inverted on holder **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along the wall .
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food ( frozen beef patties ) not in bag and touching freezer surface opposite grill . Manager placed patties inside the bag **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along walls and under ice machine . -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Worn, torn floors of walk in cooler
36-10-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Emailed and reviewed handout Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events to manager . Manager printed procedures . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products has a low battery and does not work . Reviewed with manager . Manager to change battery this day
05-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink . Reviewed with manager .
42-01-4
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money and put to go napkins in bag without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with Manager
12A-13-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of soda syrup box by cook line not inverted. Manager corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lamp in ceiling by triple sink area is full of water
38-01-4
74
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 for cut tomatoes, cut lettuce -placed at cook line 11:05 am - employee date marked items **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Alicia expired training 7/2023
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice bucket not inverted on top of soda boxes near ice machine
24-05-4
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler delivered previous day - employee relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom - manager posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Food ( bucket of pickles) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone stored on shelf above Food on cooks line, manager moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Near ice machine and soda bag in a box racks. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior sides of fryers on cooks line soiled with buildup grease. Discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Box of bacon inside the walk in freezer uncovered, discussed with manager, manager covered bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet mop stored inside soiled mop bucket, discussed with manager, manager discarded mop water and hung up wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -Discussed with manager, manager moved bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles of water, bbq sauce, mustard, etc., on cooks line not labeled with common name. Manager instructed employee to label all bottles **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in #1067 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in #1067 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in #1067?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in #1067.

How does Checkers Drive in #1067 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Checkers Drive in #1067 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Checkers Drive in #1067's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive in #1067 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive in #1067 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 Drive in #1067 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in #1067 is inspected around two times per year on average.