Checkers Fletcher
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
90
Score
Checkers Fletcher appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Checkers Fletcher's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by soda boxes has buildup of old food debris.
22-08-4
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line side not in use is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink/black mold like substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin. Showed employee on duty to share with manager at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over main cooks line at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in freezer and low boy reach in cooks cooler are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-03-4
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C0s tanks secured. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer next to grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Hot dog container melted in walk in cooler.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical container next to walk in cooler.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sweet cream in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at soda machine.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke.
14-11-5
37
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid container inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed lid.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes on drying rack have water between them.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers Fletcher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers Fletcher on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers Fletcher?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Fletcher.
How does Checkers Fletcher compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checkers Fletcher most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checkers Fletcher's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers Fletcher have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers Fletcher 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 Fletcher inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Fletcher is inspected around three times per year on average.
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