Checkers
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2024
78
Score
Checkers has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Checkers scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Donell Metesil Manager Expired 1/26/2024 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Donell Metesil Manager **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over reach-in-cooler near back kitchen door and near hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Admin Complaint**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors soiled and has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near stove top **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open Observed employee drink on prep table in back kitchen area stored on shelf with dry storage foods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
12B-12-5
86
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Wrong time marked on sliced cheese
03F-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of frozen hot dogs sitting out at room temperature in standing water. Operator placing under running water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach-in-freezer on cooksline
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water in yellow mop by back door.
42-02-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Oct 22, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Checkers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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