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CHECKERS 3561

4000 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Pembroke Park FL 33023 · 954-391-7213

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624490
Grade history
FEB 25
FEB 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer-; Cooked Fries (115-122F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025028419Feb 14, 2025Apr 24, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee failed to removed gloves before washing hands and proceeded to grabbed the ice scoop to get ice from the machine. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly and cleaned ice scoop.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer-; Cooked Fries (115-122F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from AC vent on floor next to cook line. Manager cleaned and placed bucket under vent during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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:2 Ceiling tiles shows water damage in kitchen
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station-; Sliced Tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill and add ice under pans in unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
2 Ceiling tiles shows water damage in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station-; Sliced Tomatoes (62-66F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (56F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed items stored in half size pan and ice added to unit melted. Employee add more ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on prep table next to hot dog containers. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station-; Cut Tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) Sliced cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Observed unit leaking water.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Working containers of cinnamon sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese (52-54F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit 2 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager add more ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Ice Sandwich station cooler.
Basic/14-69-4

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.