CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256
Based on 8 health inspections, CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
400 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900983
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer - raw chicken bites stored over ready to eat cooked grill chicken. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492581
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491348
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches on high shelving units under packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Observed approximately 1 dead roach by mop sink. Approximately 1 dead roach under grill. Approximately 1 dead roach under reach in meat freezer. Approximately 1 dead roach under auxiliary prep area. Approximately 1 dead roach under deep fryer. Operator removed and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488603
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches on high shelving units under packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line hood- a half used cigarette butt and ashes/debris. Operator removed cigarette butt and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Shelf by drive thru window with employee personal items stored above single-service ready to eat sauces. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects found on high shelving units over handwashing sink area and dry storage shelves with individual ready to eat sauces. Operator immediately removed small flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on high shelving units over handwashing sink area and dry storage shelves with individual ready to eat sauces. Additionally approximately 20 rodent droppings on high shelving units with packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Additionally approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of French fry dispensing machine by drive thru window. Operator immediately removed rodent droppings and cleaned and sanitized the area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped sanitizer bucket in cook line hand sink. Reviewed proper hand sink operations. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757696
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vets soiled over cook line.
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot dogs (127-129F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator moved items to grill to reheat. Second temperature 165-168F. Corrected On-Site
- 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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
Inspection Date: 4/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611450
Inspection Date: 2/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357988
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot dogs (105-110F - Hot Holding); beef burgers (118-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator items holding approximately 1/2 hour. Operator moved items to the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**