CHECKERS 5520
13625 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176 · 786-592-1071
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (58F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator from day before.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Advised operator to add more sanitizer. Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed packet of floor cleaner stored on table next to box of ketchup across cook line.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser broken at hand sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Operator inverted buckets.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at fry station.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grilled chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler, as per operator since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (110F - Hot Holding) at fryer and chili (98F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator both products were prepared less than one hour prior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris at fryer.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (58F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator from day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (58F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator from day before.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handle soiled across from cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler at ambient temperature 55F, operator moved all TCS items to reach in cooler. As per operator work order was submitted to fix walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer at fryer
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at fryer reach in freezer
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted next to ice machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside WIC
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezers in front of grill and steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer drawer on cook line soiled with old food debris.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located under slushee machine.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the grill area.
Observed walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles vents, throughout establishment.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles vents, throughout establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 54 F. As per operator repair order is being made today.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at grill handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located near ice cream machine.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located across preparation area. Observed bottom of the fries holding cabinet soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall near three compartments sink.
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.