CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #755

CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #755 in MIRAMAR has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9901 MIRAMAR PKWY, MIRAMAR 33025-2307

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481462

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915015

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface at mop sink. Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs with handle stored in container with cooked bacon. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.-observed cooked chicken wings hot held at 112F in hot holding machine. Per operator, wings cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat wings to 172F. 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. Observed no proof of employees training at the time of inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue inside Panasonic microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects next to ice cream machine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cheesecake cold held at 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator, item transfer to walk in cooler 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed cheesecake in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Ambient temperature at 60F. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (55F - Cold Holding); ice cream mixture (59F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from unit since Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (55F - Cold Holding); ice cream mixture (59F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (60F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500375

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of food debris inside Panasonic microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside mop sink.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376029

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage rack- clean utensils and equipment 3 plastic food containers stacked wet, manager removed to be clean and sanitize. Corrected On-Site