CHECKERS #213
1001 8TH AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221 · (941)723.9231
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed reach in cooler fan guards soiled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel pans stacked above three part sink still wet.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom left side of side exterior kitchen door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauce bottles not labeled on food line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand dryer not working in public restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans above three part sink stacked wet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom left side of exterior kitchen door.
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.