Checkers Drive in Rest # 161
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
70
Score
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161's latest score of 70 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut lettuce on cook line at 62F. Operator stated that the lettuce had been there over 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce on cook line at 62F. Operator stated that the lettuce had been there over 6 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Aug 12, 2025
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 no paper towels at handwashing sink across from flat top grill. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on shelf above food preparation line. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under soda syrup along wall with food debris and soil.
36-01-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on food prep surface next to handwashing sink across from make table. Operator removed bottle of degreaser and cleaned and sanitized table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties 46F, chili 46F, hot dogs 49F, chocolate shake mix 46F. vanilla shake mix 46F, shredded cheddar 46F, chopped lettuce 50F. Operator stated products have been in walk in cooler since 7/29/24. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef patties 46F, chili 46F, hot dogs 49F, chocolate shake mix 46F. vanilla shake mix 46F, shredded cheddar 46F, chopped lettuce 50F. Operator stated products have been in walk in cooler since 7/29/24. Operator voluntarily discarded products. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed shredded cheddar cheese under make table with visible mold. Employee voluntarily discarded cheese. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked pans with moisture in between. Operator removed for proper cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator moved pickles to shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handles in both ice bin. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of pie filling and graham cracker in unlabeled containers. Employe placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had employees on duty read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Person in charge charged a copy of form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Drain cover missing on floor drain in front of ice machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to Handwashing sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Pickle bucket stored on floor in Walk in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled beverage dispensing machine nozzles at drive thru window.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Female restroom.
32-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through out kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation on wall next to Ice machine.
36-27-5
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut tomatoes and cut lettuce held on time as a public health control no written plan. Emailed plan to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in ice machine.
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line. Employee placed the hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath the ice machine. In walk in cooler.
36-73-4
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were stored in the reach in cooler at the cook line: sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding). Per operator the items were stored in the reach in cooler for an hour. Operator placed the items in the walk-in cooler to cool down. Operator placed stickers with the time to continue holding food in the reach in cooler as a time as a public health control. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered with ice in front of the ice machine by the cook line. Operator clean the area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on the cook line no hair restraint. Employee placed the hair net on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Observed ice machine by the cook line.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go cups stored on the floor. Operator removed the box from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine by the cook line. Operator clean and sanitized the ice scoop and placed it in the proper holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161.
How does Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 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 Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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