CHECKERS 6324
480 E BURLEIGH BLVD, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-742-8244
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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MAR 25
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects one by mop area and one at prep area.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021033729 | Jun 28, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at drive thru. Pibb xtra. Fryer basket
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in freezer. On floor in the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine Floor by hand washing sink. Floor by mop sink Floor by soda machine and front counter. Floor at cook line. Floor by dry thru Floor by fryer. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior the kitchen
Roof damage, ceiling tile, water dripping unto the floor and table In dining area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by drive thru
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Front door swing arm is broken and operator is keeping exit door locked.
Mar 13, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen area. Floor under racks in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. On the floor and door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler by sandwich station. Operator cleaned.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop in a bucket by three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects one by mop area and one at prep area.
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 reheat Cooked Chicken Pattie (121F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at drive thru soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair restraint.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor by fry station soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at prep line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by freeze machines soiked
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. -1 new hire
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind soft serve machine
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vent throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave across flat top grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes stored over hotdogs in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 22, 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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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor tiles in disrepair. Floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor tiles in disrepair. Floor at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located across the Grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fliters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack over 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.