Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Lettuce stored on make line expired at 10:00 pm. Manager stated lettuce placed on make line at 10:00 am. Manager placed proper date mark on lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food contact side of lid for drive thru ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed cups on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
64
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed seven rodent droppings in storage shed during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: Observed five rodent droppings on floor in corner of dry storage shed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed seven rodent droppings in storage shed during inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in basket over fryer: fries (125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated fries were reheated 10 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated, 203F, and served fries **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in freezers across from make line. Interior of ice bin underneath drive thru soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers across from make line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside fan next to ice machine. Hood vents above grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream cones stored on top of ice cream machine. Manager wrapped ice cream cones. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from make line. Manager placed sanitizer bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Items on make line marked to expire after five hours. Manager changed expiration time for four hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in freezers across from cook line grill. Drive thru shake machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to shake machine. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers of walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floors underneath cook line grill and fryer greasy. Floor underneath drive thru shake machine.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above three compartment sink. Vents above hot holding unit on make line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach-in freezer car from cook line grill. Employee removed drink from reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening stored on floor next to kitchen hand washing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers across from cook line grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
May 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine. Front of shake machine in drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog containers stored on shelf above make line. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on shelf across from grill. Manager placed proper label on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items on make line. Manager stated items placed on make line at 9:30 am. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid for ice bin in drive thru. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored in hand washing sink next to back door. Employee removed gloves from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Employees unaware of reporting responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile next to grill hood. Ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent over grill greasy. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the multi-nozzle at the drive thru with an accumulation of build up. This was disassembled and cleaning started. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave has dried food debris on the ceiling.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen with condensation. Around the air vents, there is dripping condensation.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed 2 chest freezers with a build up of frost.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed the light shields have an accumulation of liquid in them.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the flat top hood filters with grease accumulation. ALSO, the fry cup racks are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the soda machine, non used side, has an accumulation of debris.
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214.
How does Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 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 # 3214 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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