Checker's Drive-In
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
70
Score
Checker's Drive-In, located at 2129 N Ashley St in Valdosta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 26, 2026. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and proper food labeling. Across four recorded inspections, Checker's Drive-In has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand near ice machine blocked, as well as hand sink in kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Hand sink was cleared for use.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup within ice chute on drink dispenser. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Chute should be cleaned and sanitized. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several containers containing food with no labeling. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scooping utensils with the handles down in dry goods. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC placed handles in appropriate position.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation on doors of prep top cooler, as well as on dunnage racks in WIC. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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