CHECKER'S #5400
603 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · (813)681-1923
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. All cold time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items on make line- sliced tomatoes, sliced American cheese, shredded lettuce. Manager time marked
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by make line and grill causing standing water to be present
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on left condenser line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled with food debris
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto bismol in walk in cooler over dairy mix. Manager removed
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. All cold time and temperature control for safety/ potentially hazardous items on make line- sliced tomatoes, sliced American cheese, shredded lettuce. Manager time marked
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of yellow degreaser and fire extinguisher stored on ice machine. Manager removed
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. One certificate expired.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by three compartment sink by bread rack. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Stored food not covered. Observed pan of hot dogs uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cellphone and touching face then grabbed to go containers. Manager educated hand had employee wash hands
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed water connections where hand sink was installed. Verified on plans approved from 1992. Hand sink relocated to right side where mop sink is
Observed water line connections to thighs side of three compartment sink and hand sink was removed, and relocated to right side of mop sink. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line
Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to mop sink
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Center filter unable to prevent collapse. Not tight fitting
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On east side of ceiling
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee
Hood filter from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Not tight fitting to prevent collapse
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hotdog container on cook line
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.