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Checkers Rest

1595 N Broadway, Bartow, FL 338303317
American
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Checkers Rest stretching back to 2022. Checkers Rest was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Bartow sits at 87, putting Checkers Rest on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above beverage syrup rack.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor near the ice machine and 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking a beverage on the sandwich make table.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown and Gold jacket on a case of Rally's Sweet n Smokey BBQ Sauce on the dry storage rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
86
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Antwan Salters Gloria Ward
53A-04-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in door on the make table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Under the sandwich make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the soft serve machine.
36-27-5
78
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Manager had current employees working read and sign acknowledgment form for reporting responsibilities **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced empty sanitizer bag. And re tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shortening on floor by fryer,
08B-38-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Rest on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Rest?

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

How does Checkers Rest compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Checkers Rest most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Checkers Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Rest have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Rest 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 Rest inspected?

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

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