Checker's Restaurant

7711 Madison Ave, Tampa, FL 33619
American
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Checker's Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Checker's Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bottled water and hotdogs in walk in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dry storage shelf over Togo items.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to fryer.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cooks line.
23-03-4
74
May 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt for restaurant.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper cup in handwash sink near door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 current employees. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
70
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Dec 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checker's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checker's Restaurant on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checker's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checker's Restaurant.

How does Checker's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Checker's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Checker's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checker's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checker's 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 Checker's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checker's Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.