Checkers Drive in Restaurant

2775 Panola Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Checkers Drive in Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. Checkers Drive in Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Checkers Drive in Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Leak observed when turning on the hot water at the front handsink. CA: (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: employee cup with liquid observed on shelf for food storage. CA: (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: cup was discarded. Discussed with PIC to ensure that staff use a cup with a lid and straw and to store away from food, single service items and equipment. Recommend having crew members to place their names or initials somewhere on the cup.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Shelves in the walk-in cooler are unclean with build-up. Interior of the small line cooler (used for storage) is unclean with food debris. Shelf underneath the grill is unclean with food particles and grease build-up. CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Discussed with PIC to clean well.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below OBSERVED tcs food in the walk in cooler cold holding above 41F also the chocolate ice cream mix in the vat. see* PIC checked the cooler reading in the AM and the ambient was 38F. COS- tcs products being relocated to the walk in freezer to cool Ice cream discarded and the until was taken out of service.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Permit shall be posted in public view. OBSERVED: permit posted indoors above the service window where customers would not see the permit.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. OBSERVED: Plastic containers that are in use holding products on the line are broken in the corners. Also the gasket on the walk in cooler door is severely torn, not attached to the door allowing air to escape the unit. Walk in cooler is unable to maintain tcs products at 41F or below. PIC informed that the WIC must be repaired within 24 hours.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food and non food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. OBSERVED: shelves in the walk in cooler unclean with heavy black build-up. Cleaning of shelves must occur by 7-1624

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food handler observed wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. COS- watch was removed CA: food handlers can only wear a plain band ring on hands/arms

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth bucket on the line reading 0ppm Quat. COS- sanitizer replenished and is not 200ppm Quat CA: sanitizer shall always read 200 ppm Quat

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed the food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post food service

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tomato slicer metal is broken. COS- removed from service CA: food contact equipment as well as other equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Gasket & interior of the Traulsen freezer, burger freezer exterior, walk in cooler shelves are unclean to sight and touch. Container for the soda lids on the low side was unclean with debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed trash behind dumpster area and missing lid covering the dumpster. CA: Inform PIC to clean dumpster area and cover the dumspter to prevent insects and rats.

511-6-1.07(1)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers Drive in Restaurant.

How does Checkers Drive in Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

Checkers Drive in Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lithonia average of 87.

Has Checkers Drive in Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive in Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive in Restaurant 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 Drive in Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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