Checkers Restaurant #279

225 S Sr 7, Margate, FL 33068
American
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Checkers Restaurant #279 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Checkers Restaurant #279 was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

Among Margate restaurants, the typical score is 80; Checkers Restaurant #279 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing bracelets while preparing food. Operator removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket does not fully fasten on cold rail under cooler
14-11-5
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. 1. LOW BOY COOLER /// Hot Dogs (61F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding), per employee foods held less than four hours. Employee removed foods and placed back into walk in cooler for quick chill. 2. LOW BOY FREEZER /// Fries (62F - Cold Holding); Chicken nuggets (54F - Cold Holding), per operator foods less than four hours. Employee removed foods and placed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Low boy freezer not working as a freezer.- not working as a cooler. 2. Low boy cooler not working as a cold holding unit. Time temperature control food not keeping food to 41F or below. **Warning**
14-11-5
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Manager could not locate email procedures.
11-27-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open box of ketchup condiment packets on floor next to drive thru window. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Restaurant #279 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Restaurant #279 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Restaurant #279?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers Restaurant #279.

How does Checkers Restaurant #279 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Checkers Restaurant #279 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Checkers Restaurant #279's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Restaurant #279 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Restaurant #279 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 Restaurant #279 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Restaurant #279 is inspected around three times per year on average.