Checkers

1509 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024

Score

High Risk

Checkers appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Checkers' 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 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. Cut tomatoes and cheese held on time not time marked, operator time marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink stopped up in restroom.

29-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on soda box. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen potatoes on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over ice bucket. Operator removed ice bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water surrounding walk in freezer, soda equipment and ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Standing water under ice machine. **Time Extended**

36-22-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Checkers most recently scored 33 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 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven 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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