Checkers Drive in Rest #252

8357 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342432930

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Checkers Drive in Rest #252 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Checkers Drive in Rest #252 was last inspected on Dec 4, 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 zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Checkers Drive in Rest #252 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelf in the walk in cooler rusty.

14-17-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on boxes of food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop,stored in a soiled holder. Manager removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Jan 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in Rest #252 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Rest #252 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Rest #252?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Rest #252.

How does Checkers Drive in Rest #252 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Checkers Drive in Rest #252 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Checkers Drive in Rest #252's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive in Rest #252 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive in Rest #252 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 #252 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Rest #252 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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