CHECKERS #3277
1501 S FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.330.3952
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. -provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken tenders 97-112F, per operator less than 15 minutes stored on back shelf above hot holding unit, operator reheated in fryer to 176F
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Stephanie C.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -over shake machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. -employee cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of counter has an accumulation of grease
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Flammables stored/debris present in water heater room. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on top of soda bag-in-box, opera removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in broken floor tiles, operator states repairs are scheduled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -light accumulation of grease on floor in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -around fryer and across from entrance door, operator states repairs are scheduled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of milkshake machine has an accumulation of grease and food debris, employee cleaned
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken strips 93F, per operator stored above fill line on fry station less than 15 minutes, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave across from grill has an accumulation of food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at front service area, operator restocked
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in grout lines floor across from side entrance
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -rear walkway across from side entrance -fry station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to drive thru window: evidence of being used as dump sink, ice present
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink next to drive thru window
Bathroom facility not clean. -unisex employee bathroom: sink soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floors have an accumulation of grease and food debris -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open case of apple pies stored on the floor in walk-in freezer, operator relocated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over ice machine cracked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris.
Open dumpster lid. -sliding doors open on sides of dumpster
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fry station: fried chicken tenders 93F and chicken bites 117F, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator chose to discard -sandwich line: fried chicken patties 116-119F, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator chose to discard
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -green cutting board in prep sink stained
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -apparent water damage to ceiling tile next to leaking vent -multiple light fixtures with water inside -multiple leaks throughout kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -container of chocolate shake mix stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave -exterior of ice machine soiled -shelf underneath hot holding unit has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. -provided form to operator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over cook line soiled -vent over managers desk
Metal storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves holding bread next to handwashing sink on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. -provided to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by trash can
Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent in office area, over make line soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryer area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry storage shelves
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.