CHECKERS #280
North 50th Street
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-5:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers above r 3 compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear containers above 3 compartment sink.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under fryer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer and grill area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezers exterior doors soiled.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under ice machine.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table above reach in cooler near icee machine.
- 13-01-4:Basic - Employee with soiled clothing.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal and clear containers above three compartment sink.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of fries on floor in walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave near ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler under icee machine,walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dish-ware holding onions on cooks line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal and clear containers above three compartment sink and Label dated 9/13/23 on clear container holding onions. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sweet cream and candied toppings in reach in cooler under icee machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator tomato, lettuce,cheese and multiple items were made at 10 am. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream machine in kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet paper towel in handwash sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near fryer. Repeat Violation
- 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. Hot dogs and beef in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on door inside of reach in cooler cooler. 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler. 6 live roaches under metal prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: 1 roach on electric cable under reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reused certificates, but was unable to produce new certificates for employees. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reused certificates, but was unable to produce new certificates for employees. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease on floor in front of fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers holding burgers and frozen nuggets and fish next to ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw burgers in reach in freezer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near handwash sink next to three compartment sink. 4 live flies under three compartment sink. 1 live fly in kitchen on cheddar sauce box in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 4 live roaches on door inside of reach in cooler cooler. 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler. 6 live roaches under metal prep table. Admin Complaint
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sherral Goutier Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reused certificate for previous employee. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Ice scoop handle in ice. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on door inside of reach in cooler cooler. 4 live roaches inside reach in cooler. 6 live roaches under metal prep table
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reused certificates, but was unable to produce new certificates for employees. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease on floor in front of fryer. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers holding burgers and frozen nuggets and fish next to ice machine. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal and clear containers on dish drying shelf. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near reach in freezer. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw burgers in reach in freezer . Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at soda machine. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies near handwash sink next to three compartment sink. 4 live flies under three compartment sink. 1 live fly in kitchen on cheddar sauce box in kitchen. Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator items were taken 2 hours earlier. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sherral Goutier Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near fryer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Chili in walk in cooler. Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Reused certificate for previous employee. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).