CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 179

Based on 5 health inspections, CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 179 in MURDOCK has earned a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

1793 TAMIAMI TRL 179-C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/2/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13509975

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover missing near the rear exit.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for sugar and cinnamon sugar not stored above the food products. The operator removed the scoops from the above foods. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit self-closing device in disrepair.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked.

8/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10913280

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ Soda nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in drive thru, soda nozzles with black mold like substance on them.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter on inside.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

7/23/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8776817

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all along cove molding in walk in cooler with food build up on floor.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticker stuck on Camaro, on dry storage shelf, put away clean.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with some mold like substance and food build up on them in reach in coolers

12/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8482594

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris e on handle
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile in front of restaurant facing US 41 on right hand side close to shake machine
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on prep station stored not inverted
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of breaded fish stored on floor in freezer. Observed employee removing case and storing properly Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in mop sink, on right side
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station in drive thru side on right hand side facing US 41, with black mold like substance around spouts.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ketchup dispenser blocked with a pan of covered sliced purple onions. Observed employee removing pan and putting away Corrected On-Site

8/24/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8375284

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles /doors. Observed mold like substance on both walk in cooler door and walk in freezer door inside facility.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda machine in drive thru where cash is collected, across from shake machine.