CHECKERS 6397
1782 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786-310-7194
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese filling (53F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler under smoothie machine, due to ice buildup at back of cooler unit. Ambient temperature observed at 50F, less than 4 hours. Manager removed and placed into other cooler unit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer.
Jul 14, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers and walk in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator cleaned microwave onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler underneath prep line.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow device. Operator placed a vacuum breaker immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided in Employee restroom. Operator placed paper towels to use as drying mechanism.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil microwave next to cook line. Employee cleaned it right away.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop sink. Operator inverted the mop to hang dry.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment is using chlorine sanitizer and only has quaternary test kits.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a box with food and a drink on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler shelving soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese filling (53F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler under smoothie machine, due to ice buildup at back of cooler unit. Ambient temperature observed at 50F, less than 4 hours. Manager removed and placed into other cooler unit.
No soap provided at handwash sink located next to ice machine due to broken soap dispenser.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave located above grill station. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under handwash sink across from ice cream dispenser.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. O under hand sink next to ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed old labels from lids and containers.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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