Checkers Drive-In Rest #265

6171 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33024-7970

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hollywood restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Fries on floor around dispensing unit at front of kitchen.

36-01-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on dry goods shelf above open container of bagged sauces. Manager moved bucket to under line shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to back door. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by back door. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken patties on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of closed ice bin at east side beverage station.

40-06-5

Jun 18, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting. Exterior wall East side of building.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dog 122F ( hot holding) held less than 4 hours ago in hot box in kitchen. Operator discarded at will **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hot dog storage container lid cracked or broken in reach in cooler in cook line. Operator discarded lid and replaced with another lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense seasoning on shelf next to ice machine. Operator removed cup **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Faucet/handle in disrepair on left side of hand washing sink next to drive thru . Observed faucet handle loose and spinning when turned. Water running only when right side faucet is turned on.

29-09-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdog (122F - Hot Holding) at cookline. Per operator, hotdog held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to different hot holding slot to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of exit door next to triple sink in kitchen, due to clogged floor drain.

36-22-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior wall, east side of building.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cold holding unit in sandwich line ;cut tomatoes, sliced cheese, cut lettuce using Time without written procedure. Emailed Time as a public health control form to manager.

03F-10-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under toaster soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup on floor walk-in freezer under shelf. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 4, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Slight grease buildup on floor around griddle area.

36-01-4

Aug 2, 2022

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Above fryers in French fries station - shelf soiled with sugar.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Interior of the ice machine/bin reflector soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive-In Rest #265?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive-In Rest #265.

How does Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Checkers Drive-In Rest #265's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 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 #265 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive-In Rest #265 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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