CHECKERS 5190
1800 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305-949-9212
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying by the 3 compartment sink, 1 live fly on the wall by the ice cream topping area, 5 live flies on the wall by the dry storage area where gloves are stored, and 1 live fly resting on top of a case of forks.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024015943 | Nov 8, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to remember the calibration thermometer degree.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under soda fountain.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the drive thru window. Operator placed new roll.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of buns stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (97F-103F - Hot Holding/ 176F- Reheated) on the hot table for less than 30 minutes as per operator. Items were reheated.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut lettuce, slice tomato and slice cheese under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Emailed form to operator, printed and posted.
Aug 15, 2024□ 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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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed slice tomatoes (TPHCF); cut lettuce (TPHCF); slice cheese (TPHCF) held on the prep line as 1 hour and 30 minutes ago as per operator. Items did not have time marking.
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 slice tomatoes (TPHCF); cut lettuce (TPHCF); slice cheese (TPHCF) held on the prep line as 1 hour and 30 minutes ago as per operator. Items did not have time marking.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (121F - Hot Holding); chicken tenders (98F - Hot Holding) placed 1 hour before inspection, items reheated chicken (171F - Reheating).
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed India hired more than 1 year ago with no employee training.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry dispenser door with mold like substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying by the 3 compartment sink, 1 live fly on the wall by the ice cream topping area, 5 live flies on the wall by the dry storage area where gloves are stored, and 1 live fly resting on top of a case of forks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry station door with mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the main line not working to keep food in temperature.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying by the 3 compartment sink, 1 live fly on the wall by the ice cream topping area, 5 live flies on the wall by the dry storage area where gloves are stored, and 1 live fly resting on top of a case of forks.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken patty (76F - Hot Holding); fish patty (71F - Hot Holding); chicken tenders (71F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding unit that was turned off as per operator, because it was burning the food. Told operator food must maintain at 135F or above at all time. Operator reheated items to chicken tender (171F - Reheating); chicken patty (169F - Reheating); fish patty (165F - Reheating).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fry station door with mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.
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. Forms are not signed by employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep reach in freezer and reach in cooler in the main line not working to keep food in temperature.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under frosty machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper device installed over reach in freezer where burger patty is stored and above salt containers.
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