CHECKERS #6320
912 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-373-2069
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
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DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around storage rack by office.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the driver side soda nozzles have syrup buildup. ALSO, the light blue wall inside the ice maker bin has scraped areas that have dark foreign substance in them.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the passenger side hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over fryer powder.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed : a hoof filter was missing.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice build up in the 2 chest freezers and the front line fry freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : no visible choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with debris build up.
May 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around storage rack by office.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue and white spray chemical bottle over soda syrup box on storage rack. Manager discarded chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at faucet outside of bathrooms.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave soiled with food debris. Interior hot holding unit on make line soiled with grease/old food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both Handwash sinks in kitchen, manager placed paper towels at sinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A pair of jeans on top of soda syrup storage rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer under microwave.
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula on flat top the plastic handle is warped/in disrepair.
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at faucet outside of restrooms.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ F.Mayo expired 9/13/2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above ice cream mix in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Knife handle warped/burnt by Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of grill soiled with grease. Hood area above grill soiled with grease. Hood filters above fryers soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cooler in middle of kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Icee machine, ice cream machine, and 2 freezers unused in varies areas of the kitchen. The 2 freezers are in disrepair per management.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose Bibb outside exterior bathroom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream dispensing nozzle. Interior ice bin at drink machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By Handwash sink on cooks line, operator placed roll of paper towels by Handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine with the food contact surface facing upwards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 floor tiles cracked in front of walk in cooler/mop sink area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In raw meat reach in freezer and fry reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior small reach in freezer holding funnel fries. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Walk in freezer door trim soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 plastic containers on clean dish rack with old label residue still attached.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The bottom portion of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice cream reach in cooler. Interior reach in cooler under sandwich make line. Ice cream dispensing nozzles.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom, manager placed soap in bathroom.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At Handwash sink next to chest reach in freezer, manager placed roll of paper towels by Handwash sink since dispenser does not work.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lid.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer under microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door hinges under sand which make line. Walk in freezer door soiled. Ice cream reach in cooler gasket soiled. Interior reach in freezer by fryers. Sides of fryers and grill. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One container on clean dish rack.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above ketchup packets by Togo window.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler by dessert area. Interior microwave. Both ice cream dispensing nozzles.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to ice cream machine blocked by trash can, inspector moved to wash hands.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 hospitality resource food handler certificate and multiple blank ones.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler made prior to today and cooked chili in walk in cooler made previous day employee dated with todays date because there was no date on item, spoke with employee about back dating items to show it's true date that it was made.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Floor soiled in dry storage closet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in freezer lid stained red. Hot units on make line the exterior crevices are soiled. French fry reach in freezer gasket soiled. Unused reach in cooler under make line interior soiled and door hinges soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish rack with old label residue.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by unused drink machine, employee stated it was cinnamon sugar.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of splitter with hose attached at mop sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoses behind cooking equipment. Interior fry reach in freezer. Interior reach in freezer that is not in use. Walk in cooler fan guards. Walk in cooler food rack on the inside left of door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the Three compartment sink. Floor under cooking equipment.
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream mix (65F - Cold Holding) manager on duty unable to give an approximate time that item has been in dispensing machine. hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); chili (51-54F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, 2 thermometers in cooler reading 50-51 no truck deliveries door has been kept closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix (65F - Cold Holding) manager on duty unable to give an approximate time that item has been in dispensing machine. cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (51F - Cold Holding) chili (51-54F - Cold Holding); lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler, 2 thermometers in cooler reading 50-51 no truck deliveries door has been kept closed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior back part of ice bin at soda machine. Ice cream dispensing nozzle soiled by walk up ordering window. Interior reach in cooler on make line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag hanging on soda box hookup rack. Manager moved to office.
Equipment in poor repair. Sliding doors of reach in freezers have multiple cut marks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the back of grills. Wall soiled at Three compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Holding raw beef.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop buried in ice inside ice bin.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan blowing by the office is soiled. Reach in freezer gasket soiled by fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic and metal containers on clean dish rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container on dry storage shelf no label.
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.