Checkers
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Checkers has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Observed employee trainings being expired.
53B-01-5
90
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets around the door to the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Manager was able to add paper towels next to the paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan observed for items held with time. Emailed manager the proper paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks being stored in the reach in cooler above prepped cheese. Employee placed drinks in a container and placed them at the bottom of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed manager a copy. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags being stored on the floor. Manager lifted items 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the mop sink area.
29-11-4
67
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Manager printed and posted written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in checkers seasoning. Manager replaced cup with a scoop containing a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
78
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed operator place time on items in question. Still within four hour window. Labels were printed but operator failed to place on product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
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. Emailed Operator the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to locate test strips on site.
16-37-1
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 operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bums on walk in cooler floor located outside.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents. Observed build up of debris on top of both reach in coolers with white top. Observed soda machine with debris build up on surfaces of unused soft drink machine at pickup window.
23-03-4
58
Sep 9, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers above three compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Employee closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager cleaned and discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above fryers holding single service items soiled.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers.
How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checkers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.
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