CHECKERS #3267
7809 LEM TURNER ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904.765.0076
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly by sliding top reach in freezers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017016976 | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly by sliding top reach in freezers.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the sliding top reach in freezer, open package of raw bacon stored over ready to eat cooked bacon. Operator relocated the raw bacon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the center cook line, cut tomatoes 9:30(67F - Cooling); cut lettuce 9:30 (67F - Cooling) held on ice and cut at 9:30am. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the center line cooler on ice, cheese 2 hours (58F - Cold Holding). Discussed with operator time as public health control or adding more ice.
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In the center cook line, cut tomatoes 9:30(67F - Cooling); cut lettuce 9:30 (67F - Cooling) held on ice and cut at 9:30am. Discussed time as public health control as alternative option to ice. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer on cook line, chicken (99F - Hot Holding). Operator placed back in fryer and reheated, chicken second temperature (173F - Hot Holding). At the front line hot holding unit, popcorn chicken (98F - Hot Holding) operator placed back into fryer and reheated, popcorn chicken second temperature (184F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser on back side of steam table with nozzle facing food containers. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler prepared the previous day missing product date marking.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hung on wall not inverted or protected. Operator inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At corner by storage area and mop sink, broken cove molding.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris build up along edges of building where floor meets wall. Standing water on floor at corner by drive through window.
Food stored on floor. Two bags of product stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in sliding top reach in freezer and fries reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line with food debris build up on top plate and fan guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top grill with grease build/debris build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink and mop sink faucet constantly run.
Jan 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. At make line, times missing on cut lettuce, cut tomato, sliced cheese. Employee stated items placed in service 20 minutes prior. Operator placed times on all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At main fry station, chicken nuggets (112-121F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item hot held for approximately 20 minutes. Employee reheated to 202f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavor nozzle has build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by entrance, no paper towels. Employee supplied.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru soda dispenser, top plate in ice bin has mold-like substance. At secondary drive thru, interior of unused ice bin has grease build up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment and shelves have grease and debris. Floor in walk-in cooler has build up under shelves. In walk-in cooler wall and door for walk-in freezer has black mold-like substance. Floor at ice machine has build up of debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In dumpster enclosure, build up of leaves and debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer, ice build up at door and on cooling unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At flattop area, side of fryer has grease build up. At drive thru, tray of soda dispenser has mold-like substance at drain area. At main fry station, top of hood over hot holding bin soiled with food debris/residue. At main fry station, gasket on reach-in freezer has food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, open case of drink carriers, straws and bags stored on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water. Operator hung mop.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line slide top reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over open bag of cheese sticks. Operator moved items to correct storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In under counter reach-in cooler by flattop, hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight, not removed today. Ambient temperature 48f.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In under counter reach-in cooler by flattop, hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items in cooler overnight, not removed today. Ambient temperature 48f. At fry station reach-in cooler, Philly steak bites (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item in cooler 30 minutes. Front of cooler missing. Operator moved item to walk-in cooler.
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. At make line, times missing on cut lettuce, cut tomato, sliced cheese. Operator stated items placed in service 30 minutes. Operator placed times on all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station warmer, chicken nuggets (107F - Hot Holding). Chicken at front of unit. Operator stated chicken cooked 45 minutes earlier.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi nozzles have build up.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 5 employee training certificates are photocopies
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At fry station, front/door of reach-in freezer missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted. Operator has current license emailed, printed and posted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked.
Floors, walls and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment and counters soiled. Floor at ice machine has debris and soiled. Ceiling at drive thru areas have dust build up. Walls throughout kitchen soiled. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have dust build up. Floor in walk-in freezer has build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, top plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. Lower shelf at make line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, open case of drink carriers stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, container of seasoning over flattop not labeled.
Apr 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, In right side slide top reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored on open package of raw bacon. Open package of raw bacon stored touching open bag of cooked bacon bits. Manager moved all items to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavored nozzle has build up.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. In walk-in cooler, walls and walk-in freezer door soiled/rust.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, top,plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru, multiple soda heads soiled.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, In right side slide top reach-in freezer, open bags of raw chicken stored on open package of raw bacon. Open package of raw bacon stored touching open bag of cooked bacon bits. Manager moved all items to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler. Meat in pans with lids.
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. At make table, cut lettuce time not marked. Operator stated cut lettuce placed out at 10am, marked time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, chicken strips (131F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items cooked 2 hour prior. At make line in warmer drawer, chicken (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item cooked 1 hour prior. Unit not heating, showing error on display. Manager reset unit.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk-in cooler, chili meat (44, 49F - Cooling). Operator stated meat was cooked and placed in walk-in cooler yesterday, not removed from cooler. Meat in pans with lids.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavored nozzle has build up.
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. One employee present, hired 1 year per manager, no proof available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom, no soap. Operator stocked soap.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen soiled. In walk-in cooler, walls and walk-in freezer door soiled/rust.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. In dumpster enclosure, grease and old signage on ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, in slide top reach-in freezers, build up in slide top reach-in freezers. At drink area, ice build up on back wall on under counter reach-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, top,plate in microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru, multiple soda heads soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, cafe of straws stored on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in wringer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line, plastic container identified as pepper seasoning, not labeled. Manager labeled.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee outside sweeping, returned inside with broom, put broom up then handled clean containers over triple sinks without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves to handle food.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects, 2 by office door, 2 at front area by drive thru.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right slide top reach-in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored over raw bacon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At ordering drive thru, multi flavor nozzle has build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ordering drive thru, top plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At arrival for inspection, manager on make line with no hair protection. Put on hat during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Across from make line, bottom plate in microwave has large crack.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, walls, reach-in freezer door and fan covers soiled.
Food stored on floor. By office, 2 stacks of buns stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across from make line, interior of microwave has encrusted splatter residue on top plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On frozen ice drink machine, plate above nozzles has black mold-like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink, Mop stored in mop wringer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At flattop, seasoning container on top of hood not labeled.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No procedures available. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At left side drive thru soda dispenser, multi flavor soda nozzle has build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door, handwash sink missing paper towels. Operator supplied.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at flattop has debris. Walls in walk-in cooler soiled.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fries and case of chicken stored on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink, corner molding separated from wall.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Hamburger reach-in freezer and French fry reach-in freezer have ice build up.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin by left drive thru, scoop handle touching ice. Employee moved scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flat top have grease build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf above dish area, multiple containers have old labels.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage room, case of wrap paper stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Operator stated toilet is clogged and not functioning. Operator stated plumber has been called. Establishment is able to use restroom at cleaners located behind establishment with adjoining parking lot. Cleaner hours are 8am til 6pm, Establishment hours are 10am til 4am.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed onions and tomatoes stored over ready to eat foods.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan.
Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Manager could not grant access to outside walk in freezer.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present with four employees working. Manager states she is certified but no proof could be provided.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employee training records have incorrect expiration dates (dated only from one year of completion ). All training records are within three years of completion.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind both drink dispensers in drive through areas. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Items moved and stored correctly.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment on northeast side of property.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in red mop bucket of water at mop sink. Mop removed.
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.