Checkers Drive-In Rest 165

8602 Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 346685345

American

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 stretching back to 2022. Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 was last inspected on Jul 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “plumbing system in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Port Richey restaurants, the typical score is 80; Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand wash sink by back door

36-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Edge of walk in cooler snd freezer doors Fan guards in walk in cooler Condiment cubby at drive through

23-03-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink on cook line does not shut off. **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine, tile peeling, hole in corner. Ceiling vents soiled Door frame of back door damaged Wall soiled by back door, under 3 compartment sink, kitchen

36-32-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets and sprayer leaking at 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer > 500 ppm. Operator will add water to dilute.

41-27-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by soft serve Machine has slow drains water and no cold water. Hot water is 115F.

29-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on island **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout restaurant

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of reach in cooler on island Mop sink Shelves at drive through Fan guards and cooling unit in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on island

22-16-4

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door, operator put towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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.

11-27-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer

08B-38-4

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

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing system in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165.

How does Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Checkers Drive-In Rest 165's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 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 Rest 165 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive-In Rest 165 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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