Checkers

3150 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Checkers appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 17, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located on cook line” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employee are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed employee health agreement, employee signed and dated. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon of bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on pickles on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located on cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields damaged near reach-in freezer and above slushie machine.

38-01-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield near drive-thru missing and near warewashing area.

38-07-4

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Cooked chicken, fries, and fish not time stamped appropriately. Employee added time stamps **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of cook line. Employee put paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in restroom

25-05-4

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cup in hand sink adjacent of cooks line Operator moved cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc trainings are not the original copy.

53B-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ice machine vents have accumulation of dust -standing fan has accumulation of food residue -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -reach in freezer next to fryers have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket at ice machine

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at dish drying rack

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust -ceiling above three compartment sink has accumulation of dust

36-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Oct 17, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer located on cook line” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Largo?

Checkers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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