Checkers

530 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Checkers four times, with records going back to 2021. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Checkers on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Jun 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 20, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Dec 1, 2021

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains four 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 four times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Checkers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.

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