Checkers
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Checkers, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Checkers' latest score of 47 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating serving to public same ownership. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 6 Reduced oxygen packaging sealed raw fish. Not removed from packaging reach in cooler by kitchen entrance **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler by drive thru window. Operator states the refrigerator was at 48F when arrival. Operator worked on machine inspector tested Cold holding: American cheese 47F feta cheese 48F held over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by drive thru window. Operator states the refrigerator was at 48F when arrival. Operator worked on machine inspector tested Cold holding: American cheese 47F feta cheese 48F held over night. See stop sale Reach in cooler: mozzarella cheese 46F cut tomatoes 45F American cheddar 50F takizi sauce 45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 6 Reduced oxygen packaging sealed raw fish. Not removed from packaging reach in cooler by kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
47
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Located next to mop sink. Manager relocated raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Mohamed.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line soiled.
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on front line with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on top of shelf over kitchen prep table on front line. Manager relocated drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 1 bag of vacuum sealed raw swai thawing in room temperature in office area. Discussed proper thawing methods with Manager. Manager began to thaw frozen swai in three compartment sink under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
May 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: hot dog 45 F, sliced cheese 45 F, cheese sauce 46 F, chili 47 F. Manager moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer at time of inspection. Re temp: hot dog 42 F, sliced cheese 43 F, chili 45 F, cheese sauce 43 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee.
13-03-4
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced cheeses 50 F stored on ice well. Operator pushed container deeper into ice cubes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at dish washing area. Operator stated that routine pest control scheduled for tonight.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: chili 46 F, sliced cheese 47 F, cheesecake filling 47 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: chili 43 F, sliced cheese 45 F, cheesecake filling 44 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. Manager provided to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance. Behind handwash sink.
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers.
How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checkers most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Checkers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Checkers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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