Checkers

1298 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Checkers has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Checkers is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Packaging fries machine. Not being used. Currently being used as storage. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Aug 2, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager and employee. Educated Manager. Manager washed hands but employee did not. Employee did the action twice, inspector educated employee on site and the employee proceeded to apply gloves on with no initiating of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded lettuce 48f cold holding. Prepared yesterday. Manager discarded on-site. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-02-5

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. Cooked beef and cooked brisket in walk in cooler, prepared yesterday not date marked.

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the front drive through area. Manager cleaned on site. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Ice bins not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Packaging fries machine.

33-31-5

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Needed at hose in mop station in back of restaurant **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided documentation to operator and email document. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Dec 12, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Changing gloves but no wash hands.

12A-07-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or food. Microwave oven interior and bottom of reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

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

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Checkers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers 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 inspected?

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

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