CHECKERS 6276
3483 SE FEDERAL HWY US HWY 1, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-288-2006
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, left out on counter for 15 minutes. Operator returned to cooler after use.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009610 | Dec 6, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2019040814 | Jul 17, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2019027671 | May 13, 2019 | Jun 10, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer soiled with grease and food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer 0ppm. Operator changed solution, quaternary 200 ppm.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- quaternary
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.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified- copies from an original certificate for all employees; unable to provide originals
Floor greasy throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease- chest freezers doors
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)operator changed sanitizer container at three compartment sink; fixed to 200 ppm
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At prep table, Employee touched garbage can then proceeded to cut washed onions without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen low boy, cooked brisket (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator place items into walk in for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soda nozzles stored in handwashing sinks.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, buckets of ice cream mix stored on floor. Operator removed.
Jul 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by slushie machine. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink by triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quat sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets available at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee training certificate expired 02/2024
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw bacon over cooked bacon at walk in freezer. Both products opened from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, left out on counter for 15 minutes. Operator returned to cooler after use.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Per operator, tomatoes, cheese and shredded lettuce were out of temperature control for 30 minutes. Per operator, new time stamps were not placed. Operator placed time stamps for remaining 3.5 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, splitter attached with no vacuum breaker. Advised operator to remove hose.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Person in charge unable to name any of the 8 common food allergens. Allergens poster sent to operator.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. crispy chicken patty (158F - Cooking) Observed raw breaded chicken cooking in fryer. Basket was removed from frying oil, per operator chicken was done cooking. Operator returned to cooking oil to finish cooking.
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