Checker's Drive in Rest #317

1149 S Sr 7, Plantation, FL 33317

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Checker's Drive in Rest #317 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Plantation restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on the mop sink faucet that is missing a vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored over the prep area in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Sep 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not turning in on motion.

05-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed ice scoop with handle stored in ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

29-42-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (68F - Cold Holding) on ineffective ice bath, as per employee, the items were on cook line for approximately 2.5 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of dipping sauce stored on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checker's Drive in Rest #317 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checker's Drive in Rest #317 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checker's Drive in Rest #317?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checker's Drive in Rest #317.

How does Checker's Drive in Rest #317 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Checker's Drive in Rest #317 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 77.

Has Checker's Drive in Rest #317's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's Drive in Rest #317 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checker's Drive in Rest #317 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 Checker's Drive in Rest #317 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's Drive in Rest #317 is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Mama's Caribbean Delight

Empire Sushi Restaurant

6971 W Broward Blvd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Plantation → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Plantation