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CHECKERS #3144

520 N COURTNEY PKWY, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-459-1199

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504180
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach-in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach-in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzle for ice cream machine is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin for soda machine at north side Togo window. Upper rear interior wall is soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles above ice machine warped and hanging.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In bathroom, cove molding missing in 2 places, wall in disrepair.
Basic/36-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on soda bibs rack.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Small with deep freezer held up with prep pan.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Main door has gap at threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
Feb 26, 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
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In exterior dry storage near dumpster. Chemicals stored over gloves and food labels
High priority/41-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear interior wall of ice bin at northern Togo window has an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles are warping exposing attic space
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Hood vents have broken section
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 30, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser for shake machines have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over single service paper towels in exterior dry storage room. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In rear shed. Chemicals stored over cases of single service gloves. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Paint is chipping away and exposed surfaces are rusting
Basic/14-17-4

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.