CHECKERS 6316
13495 W COLONIAL DR, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 407 654 1988
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area observe one flying insect at the back storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018050087 | Sep 17, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $600 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one training certificate missing employee's date of birth.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hole in or other damage to wall./behind 3 compartment sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./near back door exit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./behind cook line grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./front line top shelf/
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse./chicken tenders 52F overnight front line reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./chicken tenders 55F overnight front line reach in cooler.
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/cut tomatoes and shredded lettuce under time control plan but no time marked/manager printed labels immediately/
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./chicken bites holding at 120F, less than 30 minutes/reheated to 172F/
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./two employees signed reporting agreement immediately/
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's hat and jacket on top of soda boxes/back kitchen near exit door.
Ice buildup in reach in cooler/front line reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair./hand sink next door mop sink leaking per manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./powdered sugar not labeled/coffee station.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Nest to three compartment sink and at mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in foolersoiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area observe one flying insect at the back storage area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. observe employee touch unwashed raw onions and did not change gloves in between.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours per manager. Chicken wings were hot held at 94F/reheated to 188F. Chicken strips were hot held at 118F/reheated to 200F Chicken bites were hot held at 128F / reheated to 185F
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label, located on utility shelve.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to icee machine.
Equipment in poor repair walk in freezer gasket torn. Walk in freezer door insulation disrepair.
Food stored on floor prep and raw onions
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
In-use ice bucket rim stored on soiled surface between uses on top of soda box
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Both hand sinks.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink next to drive through.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation raw onions.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched plastic forks across from prep table.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at the Handwashing sink next to the drive through has no water and pipes leaking.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles at drive thru drink machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By drive thru and prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door insulation showing and gasket damage.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By prep area in the kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles In Walk in cooler
Light not functioning. In walk in cooler
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator is reheating chicken (133F - Hot Holding)
Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information.Provided a copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage bin for ice scoop soiled. White cutting boards soiled over burger freezers Ice cream machine nozzle soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over soda area front and back Over walk in cooler door
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall located over 3 compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee item stored on top of soda boxes
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet preparing food
Floors not maintained smooth and durable and broken tiles on floor and walls
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
Light not functioning,in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Ladies restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket and side of door soiled. Exterior ice machine soiled
Soiled floors throughout establishment
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around 3 compartment 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.