Checkers Restaurant

934 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065
American
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Checkers Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Orange Park restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of standing reach in freezer next to fryer is starting to separate.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean container storage rack by old to go window, old labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at hand washing sink near mop sink in kitchen.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by mop sink blocked by mop bucket. Bucket moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets stored by ice machine. Manager inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink cup stored on shelf above make line in kitchen. Drink moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheesecake mix (53F - Cold Holding) in small reach in cooler near drive through window, per manager mix has bee taken in and out of cooler for less then 1 hour, lid removed from mix., retemp after approximately 40 minutes at 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles with blue and yellow liquid stored hanging on rack facing box of single service utensils, manager removed chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at drink station near drive through window wiping face and handling necklace and bracelets with gloved hands then continued to make drinks without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without municipal approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 15 seats, but currently has 20 seats. **Warning**
28-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation buckets in hand wash station by mop sink near office area, buckets removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty, Angela Gueye, does not have any proof of manger certification with 4 other employees present during inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing old box for tomatoes to hold sliced cheese.
25-32-4
43
Jan 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers Restaurant.

How does Checkers Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Checkers Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Checkers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

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