CHECKERS #3268
930 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.696.0306
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near make line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017036557 | Jul 21, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); chili (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) per operator in and out of the walk in cooler frequently. Ambient air of walk in cooler at 44F. Operator opened freezer door to assist cooling of the product. At conclusion of inspection, all products dropped 1/2 degrees, hotdogs second temperature (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beef second temperature (45F - Cold Holding); chili second temperature (45F - Cold Holding); cheese second temperature (46F - Cold Holding); chicken second temperature (45F - Cold Holding).
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. Sandwich toppings on cook line, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce and cheese missing product time marking. Operator printed time mark and posted on containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer, hotdogs (120/121F - Hot Holding) operator removed and placed back on flat top grill. At conclusion of inspection reheating up to 142F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive through soda dispenser with debris/mold like substance build up along dispenser nozzles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink as evident by ice in sink basin at beginning of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels readily available at hand wash sink by ware washing area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training provided either expired or filled out with incorrect dates of training, some for 2 years and some for 5 years. Food handler training valid for 3 years.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on not in use dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris build up on floor and wall next to fryers station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up along sliding top reach in freezers next to fryers. Ice build up on door seal of walk in freezer preventing seal and ice build up on products and compressor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gasket with mold like substance build up. Walk in cooler fan guard with dust build up. Food debris build up on lever of ice cream dispenser. Cook line hood filters with grease/debris build up. Tray under frozen fry dispenser with grease build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers with old labels still attached.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline reach in cooler under make table with food debris interior.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink, slow draining, standing dirty water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket by walk in cooler.
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On splitter at mop sink, backflip preventer in wrong location. Located at end of faucet before splitter. Backflow preventer needs to be at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side with red hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle gaps build up.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink by entrance door, towels not dispensing. Operator fixed dispenser.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, clean pans stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, wall and walk-in freezer door have build up at bottom. In walk-in freezer, floor has build up of black residue. In outside storage room, floor has build up of debris.
Food stored on floor. At fry area, case of shortening on floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. In dumpster enclosure, build up of grease and debris on ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At flattop area, right side reach-in freezer has ice build up. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on shelf under cooling unit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by frozen drink machine has encrusted splatter debris on interior top plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru soda dispenser, bottom of soda heads behind lever have build up of mold-like substance..
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect near make line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler under slushy machine, hot dogs (51-54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items n cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler under slushy machine, hot dogs (51-54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items n cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. At make line, cut tomato, cut lettuce and cheese have stickers showing discard at end of day.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer at end of faucet, should be located at end of splitter on non chemical dispenser side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multi flavor nozzles on both soda dispensers have build up.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present stated she was previously an employee but has been a manager for 2 years, not able to provide manager certification.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employee certification expired, have expiration date of 5 years, should be 3 years.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches, 2 on floor in storage area in front of walk-in cooler, 1 on floor inside walk-in cooler.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind flattop has grease buildup. Floor at fryers has grease buildup. Floor in outside dry storage room soiled.
Food stored on floor. On outside walk-in freezer, cases of fries stored on floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease and cardboard on ground of dumpster enclosure.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by slushy machine, interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers have grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. One kid on dumpster and lid on grease receptacle open.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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, cut tomato, cut lettuce and cheese missing time removed from temperature control. Operator marked time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At drive thru soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle has build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru, top,plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At drive thru, employee used drink cup as ice scoop.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter next to Icee machine.
Floors, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, walls have black stains. In walk-in freezer, flour has build up of black debris.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At flat top, multiple slats missing on hood filters.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice build up on cooling unit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave near Icee machine has encrusted splatter debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink by entrance soiled. Lower shelf next flat top has grease build up. Under counter reach-in cooler gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish shelf above triple sinks, multiple clean containers have old labels.
Oct 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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 slide top reach-in freezer by flattop, open bags of chicken stored over open bag of hamburgers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior has mold-like substance on door and ledge.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted.
Floors, walls and /or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At flattop, floor has grease build up. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. At dumpster enclosure, build up of grease and cardboard boxes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At inside walk-in freezer, ice buildup up at back of cooling unit.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drive thru soda dispenser, ice scoop stored below ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At dessert area, interior f microwave has build up of splatter residue on top plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At flattop, hood shelf has build up of debris from seasoning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler, cases of unwashed tomatoes stored over cases of ready to eat cut lettuce.
May 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. At drive thru area, employee picked up plastic lids from floor, then handled scoop for fries with out washing hands and changing gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In slide top reach-in freezer by office, open bag of raw chicken stored over cheese sticks. Operator moved cheese sticks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At primary drive thru soda dispenser, multiple flavor nozzle has build up. At both drive thru side bins, interior of top plate has black mold-like substance.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator not able to locate test strips.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in freezer has build up. Walls in walk-in cooler soiled and rusting. Ceiling vents by water heater have dust build up.
Food stored on floor. In outside walk-in freezer, cases of fries on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In slide top reach-in freezer with hamburgers, ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler at end of cook line, gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid. It's kids open on dumpster.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At frying station, reach-in freezer drawers, interior soiled. Also, inside of ice machine door soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At flattop, container identified as hamburger seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In inside walk in freezer, raw bacon stored on ready to eat onion rings. Items moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing purple chemical cleaner hanging on rack with single use bags. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working in kitchen. Hair restraint placed on.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler (standing water). Floor in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Frozen potatoes in outside walk in freezer. Shortening in kitchen by office.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in outside storage shed. To go cups on floor in kitchen by front window.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket in kitchen by drive through window. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
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.