Checkers

2645 Nw 183 St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Checkers has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes no time marking.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes not marked located at cook line area.
01B-19-5
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
95
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Broscha Jones Expired certificate on 3/22/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler with dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting at the mop sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind bread rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed preparation table, deep fryers are soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed deep fryer, shelf under preparation tables are soiled with grease and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed outside, exterior storage door is torn, and inside reach in cooler door is missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Checkers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Checkers inspected?

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