Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170

1877 Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of raw bacon next to open package of French fries in freezer chest at cook line. Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 129F, chili 123 F , cooked mushrooms 125 F at steam table . Food reheated chili 170 F. Mushroom 183F , cheese 178 F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels covering chili when reheating .

14-86-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on wall opposite ice machine . Manager inverted ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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

13-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( buckets of pickles ) in walk in cooler . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and salt on shelf at cook line . Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food ( open package of raw ground beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( bags of fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at cook line . Reviewed with the manager . Manager rearranged frozen food **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean- floor soiled .

32-07-5

Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 31, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put gloves on without washing his hands. Reviewed with employee and manager . Employee removed gloves then washed hands and put new gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line . Reviewed with manager

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line , food prep and dishwashing areas . Reviewed with manager

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves at cook line, Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Basic - Water dripping onto floor surface from ceiling in food prep area - no exposed food or on food contact surfaces . Reviewed with manager . Manager put bucket under leak . Manager to call general manager to schedule service

29-03-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in front used as dump sink as evident by ice cubes in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Side of ice machine.

36-73-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line - dust accumulation on pipe at cook line near freezer used for storage of fries - soiled hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line

22-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with/ over ready-to-eat food( container of cut onions ) on shelf in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 26, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170?

Across the inspection record, “floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170.

How does Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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