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CHECKERS #3209

CHECKERS #3209 located in TALLAHASSEE has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1377 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507288

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13506879

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects in food preparation area, and 2 live small flying insects near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed 4 live small flying insects in food preparation area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504522

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout establishment accumulated with mold like substance.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects in food preparation area, and 2 live small flying insects near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding inside reach in cooler for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 50F Lettuce 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine surface in drive thru soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned machine during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477288

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live small flying insects throughout kitchen, on cook line, and ware washing area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: No live small flying insects found during time of inspection. Complied. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894518

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of buns in food prep area. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 12 live small flying insects throughout kitchen, on cook line, and ware washing area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10761054

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830526

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen above fryers.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above drive thru area in disrepair.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on top of soda machine soiled with slime and dust.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves of reach in color across from three compartment sink
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
  • 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
  • 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed outlet stored next to soda machine in disrepair.

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719159

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cut lettuce 48F, sliced tomatoes 48F,. Thermometer reading 48F. Reach in cooler across from walk up window.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler under shake machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on shelving throughout establishment.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on inserts in ware washing area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shells stored upright near expo cooler. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet, mop sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 48F, sliced tomatoes 48F, inside reach in cooler across from walk up window, per manager stored 2 hours ago, placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516287

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry properly.

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387436

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored on floor in freezer. Manager removed ice from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese sauce, chili, pickles, hot dogs in stand up reach in cooler stored more than 24 hours no date marking. Manager placed dates on items. Corrected On-Site