Checkers Drive in Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Checkers Drive in Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Checkers Drive in Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink, and commode removed from exterior restroom on left. Restroom currently used for storage.Discussed with operator about having plans for change submitted.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: St callback no change. Time needed to submit plans for changing restroom on left to a storage room. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects observed near managers office.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink, and commode removed from exterior restroom on left. Restroom currently used for storage.Discussed with operator about having plans for change submitted.. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Operator unable to provide proof of food handling training for the two employees on duty.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager, Everton not certified for food manager within 30 days. He has been employed for 6 months and has food handler certification.
53A-04-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, gasket on reach in freezer near front service window torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in multiple areas of kitchen soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop stored in a manner that causes mop to not dry. Operator removed mop to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) not a proper minimum strength. Operator remade solution and retested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple pieces of cove molding in disrepair throughout establishment. Also, multiple floor tiles chipped/ in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-03-4
43
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings, chicken tenders, chicken patties and Buford bites w/ beef (80-110F - Hot Holding) in holding bin next to fryers. Operator stated the equipment does not work at the moment but believes the part just came in that's in a box in office. Operator placed all items in fryer and reheated back up to 165F and stated she will keep in fryer basket to keep warm. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in multiple areas of kitchen missing/ in disrepair.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and reach in freezer near food pick up window torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in walk-in-cooler soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler below sandwich making station and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor throughout kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler below sandwich making station soiled.
22-16-4
64
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came in from exterior and washed hands for a total of less than 10 seconds. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced white American cheese (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Person in charge stated he was in and out of the walk-in-cooler a lot this morning. Operator opened inner walk in freezer door during this inspection to chill foods. Retemped at end of inspection and TCS foods 43F and lower. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Only CFM certificates for management were available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Helium tank not adequately secured in single use items storage shed next to dumpster area.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid on large ice machine in disrepair/ split Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles / ceiling missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area missing/ in disrepair. Also, cove molding at baseboard below hand wash sink in disrepair. Also, Hole in wall in dry food storage area next to walk-in-cooler. Also, hole in ceiling/ ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer next to grill.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and exterior walk in freezer heavily soiled.
23-03-4
50
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine to be soiled on inside of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed walk-in cooler fan to be dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of seasoning without a label. Manager placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers Drive in Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Restaurant.
How does Checkers Drive in Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Checkers Drive in Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Checkers Drive in Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers Drive in Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers Drive in Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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