CHECKER'S #5400

603 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, WEST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/27/2025

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

Inspection Details:

  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food Inspector #8843010
2025-01-27
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/30/2024

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

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8842528
2024-09-30
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/29/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to mop sink Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone and touching face then grabbed to go containers. Manager educated hand had employee wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed water connections where hand sink was installed. Verified on plans approved from 1992. Hand sink relocated to right side where mop sink is Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed water line connections to thighs side of three compartment sink and hand sink was removed, and relocated to right side of mop sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning
Food Inspector #8725146
2024-07-29
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 1/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8346665
2024-01-24
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/6/2023

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

Inspection Details:

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Center filter unable to prevent collapse. Not tight fitting
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Food Inspector #8492183
2023-09-06
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/16/2023

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

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On east side of ceiling
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Not tight fitting to prevent collapse
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hotdog container on cook line
Food Inspector #8473114
2023-08-16
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).