CHECKERS
2598 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · (813)441-3500
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 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. Emailed Operator the form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022050889 | Sep 8, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2018031177 | Jun 4, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Observed employee trainings being expired.
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed employee trainings being expired.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets around the door to the walk in cooler.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Emailed establishment a copy of procedures.
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. Observed all employee training being expired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets around the door to the walk in cooler.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink. Manager was able to add paper towels next to the paper towel dispenser.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan observed for items held with time. Emailed manager the proper paperwork.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks being stored in the reach in cooler above prepped cheese. Employee placed drinks in a container and placed them at the bottom of the cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed manager a copy.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags being stored on the floor. Manager lifted items 6 inches off the floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the mop sink area.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection 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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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. Manager printed and posted written procedures.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as scoop in checkers seasoning. Manager replaced cup with a scoop containing a handle.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted sign during inspection.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Observed operator place time on items in question. Still within four hour window. Labels were printed but operator failed to place on product.
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. Emailed Operator the form.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to locate test strips on site.
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. Emailed operator form.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bums on walk in cooler floor located outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents. Observed build up of debris on top of both reach in coolers with white top. Observed soda machine with debris build up on surfaces of unused soft drink machine at pickup window.
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.