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CHECKER'S RESTAURANT

7711 MADISON AVE, Tampa FL 33619

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919217
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table in kitchen. Priority: High Priority
High priority/41-10-4
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer next to fryer.
Basic/22-16-4
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt for restaurant.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper cup in handwash sink near door. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table over salt in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine.
Basic/10-08-5/Warning
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Food stored on floor. Shake mix in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface from outside near walk in freezer.
Basic/29-03-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.