Checkers

379 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
American
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Checkers has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Checkers' latest score of 52 falls below the Bronx average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

3
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Aug 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Checkers most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Checkers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Checkers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers is inspected roughly once per year on average.