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Checkers Drive in Rest 735

4909 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33760
American
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Checkers Drive in Rest 735 has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Checkers Drive in Rest 735 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet moped stored in bucket near ice machine. Operator inverted and move to mop area. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed employee beverage on reach in freezer lid with burgers inside. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under drive through pos system. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lina expired Dec 2023
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Jay no prof of CFM certificate. Was able to provide proof during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front line prep table open lid no straw. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
33-24-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat 400 + drained sink and replaced water-sanitizer in three compartment sink. new 200 sanitizer quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings on floor in closet with no food storage with CO2tank and water heater and ladder. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Emailed management employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Single service cup box under fan on floor near left window. operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car. **Warning**
33-24-4
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen, behind clam shell grill, shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
82
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall above soda fountain syrup has accumulation of dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer has accumulation of grease -pipes at fryer has accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in Rest 735 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Rest 735 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Rest 735?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Rest 735.

How does Checkers Drive in Rest 735 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Checkers Drive in Rest 735 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Checkers Drive in Rest 735's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive in Rest 735 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive in Rest 735 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 735 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Rest 735 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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