CHECKERS #158
1501 US HWY 19, Holiday FL 34691 · 727-938-1842
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucked on prep table, operator removed it to bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard blocked hand sink by entrance, operator removed trash
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vents soiled and dust buildup
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet and nesting on dish shelf above triple sink
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup behind counters and equipment
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Employee touched money with bare hands, without washing hand and handed food to guest in drive through. Discussed with her,and she washed hands properly
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired at 02/01/25
Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle interior soiled
Bathroom facility not clean. toilet Toilet, hand wash sink, and floor soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not in inverted.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard, engaged food preparation. Manager gave him, put it on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans nesting on shelves above triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out entire store
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small chest freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers on cleans plastic containers on shelves above triple sink
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1st 2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open packet bacon stored above apple pie in walk in freezer, operator moved it down shelf.
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. See stop sale. Cut tomatoes and fried chicken in line no time mark, operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles in drive through
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) Charles expired in 2024
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor under fryers
Ice bucket not stored inverted on the rack Operator inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves built up debris in walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans on rack
Utensils in poor condition. Sauce scraper on dry dish rack
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on 3 compartment sink solid. Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Mop sink soiled Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Celling vents throughout kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in drive through, operator placed bucket underneath
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 224F being held in fryer basket over hot oil. The bin where the fried foods are hot held are in dis repair. The fried chicken was held out of temperature for less than 4 hours. The suggestion was mad to hold fried food in heated unit over the are where sandwiches are made to maintain a temperature at 135 F or above. The chicken was reheated to at 3:15 to 165F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls and ceiling have an accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line, prep areas and storage area.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched glasses and continued to grab clean equipment to make an order. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in walk in cooler management removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket stored on floor walk in cooler employee removed from floor.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Employee touched soiled exterior door, went outside and returned, no hand wash before beginning prep,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bag not separated from clean utensils, cell phone on prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep, storage,ware washing and walk in cooler floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of walk in cooler, exterior of walk in freezer and cooler doors
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.