CHECKERS REST

US 27;US 98
Florida, 33825
Lemon Tree
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

382 S US HWY 27

Avon Park, FL

300 US HIGHWAY 27 S

Avon Park, FL

2863 NORTHLAKE BLVD #2-3

Lake Park, FL

460 US HWY 27 S

Avon Park, FL

401 US HWY 27 S

Avon Park, FL

1048 US HWY 27 SOUTH STE 1108

Avon Park, FL

411 US HWY 27 S

Avon Park, FL

1005 W PEEL ST

Avon Park, FL

610 HWY 27 S

Avon Park, FL

1093 W MAIN ST

Avon Park, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/11/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking a beverage on the sandwich make table.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown and Gold jacket on a case of Rally's Sweet n Smokey BBQ Sauce on the dry storage rack.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Food Inspector #10707132
2025-03-11
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/29/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in door on the make table.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Under the sandwich make table.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the soft serve machine.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Antwan Salters Gloria Ward
Food Inspector #8785822
2024-10-29
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 12/27/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Gray jacket on the beverage syrup rack. Jacket was removed. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8442016
2023-12-27
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/11/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had current employees working read and sign acknowledgment form for reporting responsibilities **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8384478
2023-07-11
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).