CHECKERS #6261

898 N NOVA RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800676

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8898214

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee cell phone on prep table.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -floor fan in kitchen soiled with dust.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler: hot dogs 49°f, Philly meat 48°f, cheese 48°f, shredded lettuce 49°f. Operator took and documented temperatures of food in walk in at 7:30 am and all foods were below 39°f. Truck received at 10:30 am and door to walk in was opened for extended period of time while receiving delivery and putting away items.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot dogs at 124°f. In hot holding unit less than 1 hour.

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787348

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Broken tiles in front of walk in cooler and by shake machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -condensation leaking from a/c lines. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines between tiles in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. -shelf by fryer. -hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Philly cheesecake filling at 53°f and carton of sweet cream topping at 47°f. Both items in cooler overnight.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Philly cheesecake filling at 53°f and carton of sweet cream topping at 47°f. Both items in cooler overnight.
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in walk in cooler unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed working thermometer in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593916

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443459

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. - vent over prep line and manager's desk Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near exit door Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - pans in ware washing area Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in freezer door broken, fry area Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - beneath equipment Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezers - reach in cooler near slushie machine Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - shelf below register at passenger side drive thru - hood filters - floor fan - shelf below roll warmer - shelf below microwave - bin where food wrap is stored Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind flat grill Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. - thermometer reading 40F in unit where cream cheese topping temped 57F. Probe thermometer indicated ambient temperature 57F; Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice bin at driver's side drive thru Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - path to back exit door blocked by chair, trash can, large box, two flat grills, and K class fire extinguisher

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386236

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair, condensation dripping from ceiling A/C vents.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust, packaged buns on rack next to handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili in walk in cooler at 45°f.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking, shredded lettuce, cheese and sliced tomato. Corrected On-Site
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees. Chili in hot holding unit at 151°f. Operator reheated in microwave to 170°f. Corrected On-Site