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CHECKERS #213

1001 8TH AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221 · (941)723.9231

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5103625
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a malfunctioning warmer: Fish (112F - Hot Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 30 minutes and tossed it of their own volition.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 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
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink utilizing a splitter without a vacuum breaker attached.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed reach in cooler fan guards soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink faucet without a vacuum breaker with a hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Emailed form to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a malfunctioning warmer: Fish (112F - Hot Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 30 minutes and tossed it of their own volition.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original certificates not at restaurant. District manager has original certificates.
Intermediate/53B-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel pans stacked above three part sink still wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. District manager has original copies. Manager will get.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom left side of side exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauce bottles not labeled on food line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand dryer not working in public restroom.
Basic/32-05-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans above three part sink stacked wet.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom left side of exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.