CHECKER'S #474-7060

With 6 inspections documented, CHECKER'S #474-7060 maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

107 W WATERS

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540196

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opening.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from original containers has no labeling of ingredients. Manager add proper labeling to plastic containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milkshake dispenser has buildup of black -mold like substance.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715890

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to large ice machine completely off hinges and gaskets torn. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area Warning
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease 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. Observed time not marked on sliced tomatoes on cooksline. Operator added time within 4 hours at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 fried chicken tenters at 100 F and fried chicken bites at 101. Operating is placing on time as a public health control form until warning unit is repaired **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks are missing paper towels Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10715319

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease. Near burger cookers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Tajuana Shuler Manager Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745043

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease. Near burger cookers. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large pack of frozen bacon sitting out at room temperature. Operator placed in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in dry storage area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over yellow cheese in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by bag on rollers in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager 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

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539387

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Grease on floor near large iced machine Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at 3 compartment sink not connected to draw water directly into drain.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363252

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area and underneath cooking equipment Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
  • 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.