Checker's Drive in Rest #455

3814 Hoedt Rt, Tampa, FL 33618

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Checker's Drive in Rest #455 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Aug 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Checker's Drive in Rest #455 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets 100F at 10:11am, employee recooked to 212F at 10:15 am. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service straws and cups stored on floor adjacent to employee restroom. Employee relocated to a a shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining onto floor when Dish machine is running.

29-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of shortening stored on floor adjacent to employee restroom. Employee relocated shortening to a shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located inside employee restroom.

41-17-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed on guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. On cooks line

25-06-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw bacon on counter. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checker's Drive in Rest #455 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checker's Drive in Rest #455 on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Checker's Drive in Rest #455 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Checker's Drive in Rest #455 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Checker's Drive in Rest #455's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's Drive in Rest #455 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checker's Drive in Rest #455 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 Checker's Drive in Rest #455 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's Drive in Rest #455 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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