Checker's Drive in #356
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
Checker's Drive in #356 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Checker's Drive in #356 was last inspected on Nov 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Venice restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty scrub pads in he's by mop sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written Time control sheet plan not available at time of inspection. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area by soft serve ice cream machine.
35B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat from last inspection 3-24-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cheese, cut onions, cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce and mayonnaise at make table were all not time marked. Operator move soap stated items had been placed out for use 1 hour prior and then properly marked times on all items. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by mop sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by mop sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment did not have Time control sheet at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and under kitchen equipment. Repeat 8-1-24
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler under make table at cooks line interior/has accumulation of soil residues. Repeat 8-1-24 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Time Extended**
11-05-4
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 2024-12-16: 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by mop sink being use as dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Handwashing sink by cooks line being use as dump sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. Repeat 8-1-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
47
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by mop area block by boxes, mop bucket and equipment in sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by mop sink being use as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by mop sink. Repeat 8-1-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under and around equipment and main areas with heavy grease buildup. Observed walk-in-cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug control device on all by slushy machine and single service cups. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach-in-cooler and gasket soiled with mold-like-substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at burger assembly area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple soiled walls throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink by mop sink broken and no paper towels available.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 7-17-23 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around and behind equipment. Repeat 7-17-23
36-73-4
82
Jul 17, 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 fan cover in Walk-in cooler with buildup of mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around behind and along side ice machine soiled. Repeat 11-10-22
36-73-4
86
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on lid of reach-in freezer by grill with buildup of mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by mop sink blocked by mop bucket and mops. Observed employee move bucket and mops. Repeat 7-15-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris and soil around base of equipment at cooks line, ice machine and Walk-in cooler floor.
36-73-4
78
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2022-07-18: Observed operator has training for some staff and has order training for remaining staff. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checker's Drive in #356 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checker's Drive in #356 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checker's Drive in #356?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Checker's Drive in #356.
How does Checker's Drive in #356 compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Checker's Drive in #356 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Checker's Drive in #356's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's Drive in #356 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checker's Drive in #356 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Checker's Drive in #356 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's Drive in #356 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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