Checkers
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Checkers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed front drain near fryer standing water. Employee able to move around not walking in water. Plumbers sneaked drain during inspection. Unable to fix during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed standing water inside drain at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-19-4
90
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed buildup ice in walk in freezer bags of chicken storage under dripping water. Establishment moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Torn and soiled gaskets at reach in freezer Reach in cooler below make line gaskets broken **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed front drain near fryer standing water. Employee able to move around not walking in water. Plumbers sneaked drain during inspection. Unable to fix during inspection. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sprinkles for slushy not covered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extra oils throughout establishment floors **Warning**
36-73-4
64
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-25
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream inside machine 74 degrees cold holding. Ice cream curdled- stop sale notice issued
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection most items inside walk in cooler no dates. Label maker not working. Educated
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach near management desk. 2 dead roaches beneath ice machine. Near mop sink. Employee cleaned up and sanitary the area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream machine broken
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Extra grease on floor
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag outside of box soda on floor. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris white stand alone reach in freezer beside cook line flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries in open packages inside stand alone reach in freezer. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside left side of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ During routine inspections observed the current management Kierra Davis working with three employees on staff Certifed Food Manager explained 4-17-23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Managers Kierra Davis and Thomeshia King could not provide verification of CFM training certificates for any managers currently employed. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open box of raw burger touching open bag of ready to eat bacon in white reach in cooler in front of grill. Manager moved all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside left side of building. **Warning**
29-34-4
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/ During routine inspections observed the current management Kierra Davis working with three employees on staff Certifed Food Manager explained 4-17-23 **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Emailed to manager- manager printed Employee Health Agreement-DBPR form HR All employees on site signed and dated will have the rest of employee to sign the agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises behind water heater. Employee cleaned and sanitizer area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. During inspection observed water line in walk in cooler dripping on boxes of ground beef. **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer.. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has converted 1 of 2 bathrooms into a storage room holding equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Equipment is no longer being stored in bathroom but toilet and hand sink have not been reinstalled. Operator stated that hand sink and toilet should arrive within the next week for installation **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly above three compartment sink not landing on food or food contact surfaces
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. 1 live lizard on men's restroom 1 dead lizard in men's restroom Operator discarded lizards then cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon over precooked chicken in walk-in freezer. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink of line Operator placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some food handler certificates are xerox copies of Hospitality Resource Supply, Inc.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle next to soda bag in the boxes by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in sandwich prep line
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on light covers above three compartment sink
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on gaskets of tall double door reach-in cooler of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall double door reach-in freezer next to fryers
22-16-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers.
How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Checkers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants