Checkers Drive-In

5505 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

American

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Checkers Drive-In has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Zephyrhills restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shake Mix (49F - Cold Holding) in hopper of machine. Operator stated items had been in machine since 7 AM. Recheck at 47F at 10:20 AM. Operator stated they will monitor product and switch to time as a public health control for product. Discussed with operator.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance door near the front service window. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance door near the front service window. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 22, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled

22-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on line at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer and chest freezer next to grill **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line

14-11-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive-In last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive-In on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Checkers Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

Checkers Drive-In most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has Checkers Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive-In have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive-In 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive-In is inspected around two times per year on average.

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