CHECKERS #3271
1526 KINGS ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904.791.1100
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 80 points better than where it started.
Waste water on ground of establishment. Observed waste water on ground in front of only hand wash sink in establishment. Water leaking from mop sink when in use. Person in charge attempting to fix, unable to fix during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024015778 | Jan 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | $1,000 |
| 5--2019001034 | Nov 13, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ice cream base at temperatures of 47-51F in milkshake machine by to-go window. Person in charge stated ice cream base was added to milkshake machine 6 hours prior and was not left out before adding and no new base was added.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream base at temperatures of 47-51F in milkshake machine by to-go window. Person in charge stated ice cream base was added to milkshake machine 6 hours prior and was not left out before adding and no new base was added. Ice cream base (47-51F - Cold Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 ice buckets stored non-inverted by ice machine. Person in charge inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed squeeze bottle of liquid candy stored on prep table on secondary cook line.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower by to-go window.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish items stored over ready to eat chicken in walk-in freezer. Not all items in original commercial packaging. Box of chicken states fully cooked. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket store not inverted hanging above three compartment sink.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excess grease build up on ground around grease receptacle near dumpster. Grease is flowing across parking lot leaving build up near grassy area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in freezer with raw food items near cook line. Person in charge removed water bottle.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sliced cheese, cut tomatoes, and cut lettuce being held on time as a public health control with no time mark. Person in charge stated food items were removed from cold holding 1.5 hours prior. Person in charge added time marker.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken tenders at temperatures of 89-90 stored in fryer basket of right fryer. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Cooked chicken tenders (89-90F - Hot Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired June 01, 2024. Inspector confirmed license is current.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in ice cream mix inside ice cream machine. Person in charge removed and discarded mix.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors around unused to-go window soiled. Walls around three compartment sink soiled. Ceiling tiles around vents in kitchen area with dust build up.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid to container storing cooked burger patties in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed; ice buildup up in reach in freezer between unused to-go window and fryers. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer containing raw burger patties next to grill station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; mold like substance on plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window. Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Soiled door frame on door to walk-in cooler. Fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Mold like substance build up on walls in walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean metal pan stored on drying rack above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of napkins stored on floor in front of ice machine. Person in charge stated napkins were delivered day prior and moved to napkins to proper storage location.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas with melted handles stored on three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher with gauge in red stored by entrance door to kitchen.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon, cooked patties, hot dogs, brisket, chili, cut tomatoes, and cheese temping between 49-50F. Ice cream mix (50F - Cold Holding) ice cream mix is stored in machine near the fryers
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed eight tomatoes in walk-in cooler with visible mold like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon, cooked patties, hot dogs, brisket, chili, cut tomatoes, and cheese temping between 49-50F. Ice cream mix (50F - Cold Holding) ice cream mix is stored in machine near the fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on vents in kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bins stacked non-inverted next to ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed. Person in charge confirmed current license is up to date.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover for drain by mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in front of fryers. Employee moved it to designated location.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed watery build up behind soda machine not in used.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked by Togo window to right of fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed shortening stored on floor by fryers and by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in freezer to left of fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above flat top grill. Observed dust build up on walk-in cooler fans.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on unused, clean containers above bread by entrance door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler/ Ice bin.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leak behind ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hanging upside down and placed directly in mop sink.
Jan 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place frozen raw chicken with gloved hand into fry basket, then grabbed wrapped RTE food without washing hands or switching gloves. Spoke to employee who removed glove and washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly near prep line/cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese slices (47F) in reach in cooler on prep line in kitchen. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
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. No time marking on cut lettuce. Also, cut tomatoes missing time mark, only marked with prep date. Manager marked appropriately during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb at side of establishment.
Waste water on ground of establishment. Observed waste water on ground in front of only hand wash sink in establishment. Water leaking from mop sink when in use. Person in charge attempting to fix, unable to fix during inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket sanitizer at cookline exceeded 500ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine by walk in cooler is soiled. Inside nozzle of soda machine by drive thru window is soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment had no way to test dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing authorized signature on some. Also dated for five years instead of three.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go drink cup used as scoop for hamburger seasoning.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone was placed on packaged buns near prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles in walk in freezer were damaged.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Large build up of grease on side and top of grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has accumulation of ice build up on walls and doorway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease above fryer next to prep line. Lid of Reach in freezer that contains frozen hamburgers on prep line is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers above the triple sink had old labels on them.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Parmesan powder container reused for sugar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers were not inverted above prep line.
Aug 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb on outside of building near door, missing backflow preventer.
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), observed chemical bag empty. Operator replaced chemical.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at cook line, cheesecake (57F - Cold Holding); hot dog (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in reach-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line, cheesecake (57F - Cold Holding); hot dog (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in reach-in cooler overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On lower counter at make line, spray bottle of Clorox cleaner stored next to packets of marinara sauce. Operator moved to chemical storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb on outside of building near door, missing backflow preventer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On soda dispenser at drive thru, multiple flavor nozzle has build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and dust pan in front of handwash sink. Operator moved items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at handwash sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles are cracked or chipped.
Food stored on floor. In outside bun walk-in freezer, racks of buns stored on floor. Operator placed empty rack under all buns.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At fry station, reach-in freezer has ice build up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler at cook line, no ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of mop sink soiled. Gasket on cook line reach-in cooler soiled. Bottom of soda heads on dispenser at drive thru have mold-like substance. Vents on ice machine have dust build up.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster, lid open on grease receptacle. Operator closed all lids.
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.