Checkers

112 S Virginia Ave, Tifton, GA 31794

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Checkers stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Tifton restaurants, the typical score is 94; Checkers is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCE SCOOP WITH HANDLE SUBMERGED IN SAUCE AND USED AFTER. CA: PIC REMOVED SCOOP FOR WASHING AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCOOP. TOMATO SAUCE IN QUESTION DISCARDED.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls in the the kitchen with excessive grease build up. CA: Discussed with PIC the need for a deep cleaning.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LID AND STRAW; CA: PIC TO IMPLEMENT POLICY OF ONLY PERSONAL DRINKS WIHT SINGLE SERVICE CUP WITH LID AND STRAW

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES AND GRILLED ONIONS IN PREP TOP COOLER BEING HELD ABOVE 41F (45F & 44F). CA: PIC DISCARDED AND WILL KEEP PREP TOP COOLER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls in the the kitchen with excessive grease build up. CA: Discussed with PIC the need for a deep cleaning.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water in the main handwashing sink. front hand sink had the hot water valve shut due to a leak that was not addressed. CA: PIC was educated on proper handwashing procedure and is to put in a maintenance order for hand sink to fix the leak.

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no paper proof of employee health agreements in the office area. PIC said they have electronic documentation but could not access the files during the inspection. CA: each food employee will sign a paper copy of an employee health policy. Follow up on May 24th 2024.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Tifton?

Checkers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tifton average of 94.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.

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