CHECKER'S RESTAURANT
7711 MADISON AVE, Tampa FL 33619
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table in kitchen. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over bottled water and hotdogs in walk in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dry storage shelf over Togo items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to fryer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt for restaurant.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper cup in handwash sink near door. Employee removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 current employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface from outside near walk in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.