Checkers Restaurant

901 Jfh Pkwy, Cartersville, GA 30120

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Checkers Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cartersville restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black buildup in soda nozzles in drive thru drink machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had nozzles cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in WIC and RIC (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC, shredded lettuce from RIC was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to WIC to rapidly cool. Ranch, blue cheese, garlic parm sauce, and swiss cheese were out of temp for longer than 4 hours and were discarded. Hot dogs, chili, and sliced cheese were left in closed WIC to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees wiping prep top surfaces with solution with no detectable sanitizer in bucket. CA: Discussed with PIC, sanitizer buckets were remade to correct concentration and surfaces were re-sanitized.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed exterior door propped open with dead bolt. CA: Discussed with PIC, all doors should be maintained closed.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet stacked. Instructed to unstack to air dry. Employee began unstacking and drying with towel. CA: Discussed with PIC, dishes should air dry completely before stacking. Towels should not be used to dry dishes.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored on prep surface. Observed employee food stored on soda machine syrup boxes. CA: Discussed with PIC, items were removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored on prep surface. Observed employee food stored on soda machine syrup boxes. CA: Discussed with PIC, items were removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored on prep surface. Observed employee food stored on soda machine syrup boxes. CA: Discussed with PIC, items were removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live flies in storage closet in dry storage area. CA: Discussed with PIC, pest control measures will be put in place to remedy.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Chemical bottle being stored in handwashing sink, limiting access to the handwashing sink. CA: PIC removed Sanitizer bottle from hand washing sink. Discussed only using hand washing sink for handwashing purposes.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch handling TCS food items without a beard restraint. CA: Employee put on beard restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken tenders not hot holding at &GreaterEqual;135°F at the warmer next to the fryers; chicken tenders were 125°F. CA: Instructed PIC that cooked tenders must be hot held &GreaterEqual;135°F . If the tenders will be held on Time as a Public Health Control, either the timer must be started or a timer sticker be placed on the pan.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored at empty vegetable prep sink and personal drink bottle stored on shelf in walk in cooler. CA: Instructed PIC that drinks and other personal items can never be stored at the vegetable prep sink and personal items in the cooler must be in a labeled container on the bottom shelf. PIC immediately removed the drinks.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Checkers Restaurant.

How does Checkers Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Checkers Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Checkers Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers Restaurant 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 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 Restaurant inspected?

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

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