Checkers

79 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Checkers has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers.

How does Checkers compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Checkers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers have averaged around two violations 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 roughly once per year on average.