CHECKERS 142

CHECKERS 142 located in WINTER HAVEN has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 3.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 10 reports on file

450 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10877931

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the computer desk area, operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout needs to be replaced in front of the grill and in front of three compartment sink
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler metal pan label grilled chicken defrost, inside the pan shredded lettuce. Operator removed labeled from pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Inside of restroom for customers, operator put toilet paper. Corrected On-Site

7/7/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10855046

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated water in ceiling light
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10759552

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Cooler not working but is cleaned out and sanitized with no vermin activity **Time Extended**

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10759551

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in reach in cooler that's not working Warning

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10758349

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working no food inside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in reach cooler that is not working Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: 4 live roaches in reach in cooler not working. Admin Complaint

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8862570

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working no food inside Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on the floor and operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open and operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in reach cooler that is not working Warning

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8861986

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/16/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8736352

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was 82F Warning

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8447994

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on top root beer box. Operator removed sweater. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice buildup around freezer door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through drink machine back panel. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

7/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8357338

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid in ice machine. Employee cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under drive thru window. Employee discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle broken on container hot holding burgers. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening box next to ice cream machine. Employee moved boxes Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame. Employee removed ice during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink on line
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live any on single service hot dog containers above cooks line. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on line Corrected On-Site