Checkers Restaurant

3111 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Checkers Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
95
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance . Mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled. Walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
95
Aug 24, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Cheese on line, time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled. Grease on floor under hood, cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frosty mix in walk-in cooler, covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Hotdog buns. Discarded by manager.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. To strong 500 ppm.
22-43-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above ice machine.
36-34-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Restaurant?

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

How does Checkers Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Checkers Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Checkers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Restaurant 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 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 inspected?

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