CHECKER'S #474-7060
107 W WATERS, Tampa FL 33604 · (813)931-8449
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen in ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026000565 | Oct 6, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies in kitchen in ware washing area.
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 can be determined. Manager put time marks on food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken nuggets at 119. Only been out for twenty min. Manager reheated. Went back to check temp but food already sold out.
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. 2 employees had no proof of training.
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back storage room. Manager cleaned up and sanitized area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ice in walk in freezer inside store. Also walk in freezer outside has bars of ice and boxes stored on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning has scoop with handle down in the product.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line soiled.
Stored food not covered. Sliced cheese open and not covered in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Dec 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opening.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milkshake dispenser has buildup of black -mold like substance.
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/
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door falls off when opening.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer have buildup of grease.
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.
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks are missing paper towels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid to large ice machine completely off hinges and gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Jan 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors soiled with accumulated grease. Near burger cookers.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over yellow cheese in walk-in-cooler
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by bag on rollers in back kitchen area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Tajuana Shuler Manager
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors soiled with accumulated grease. Near burger cookers.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container in dry storage area.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Grease on floor near large iced machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at 3 compartment sink not connected to draw water directly into drain.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. 200 ppm
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near back kitchen door.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area and underneath cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.