CHECKERS AVON PARK
382 S US HWY 27, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-6444
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the catch bar on the shake machine and one live roach on the floor by the side door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 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 →
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in the restroom, employee replaced.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard in food preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler on the cook line separated from door.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops in mop sink not air drying properly.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at a food prep area change gloves with no handwashing in food prep area, operator spoke to all employees about washing hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in the dish area, operator moved.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on, operator gave the cook a beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelf that are wet in between.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky fly strip in food prep area, operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of whip cream on floor in walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not air drying properly.
Dec 10, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are in poor repair and the reach in cooler on prep line the gasket is torn around the door on the left side.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at the fryer, did not wash her hands in between changing gloves, educated on importance, she washed her hands. Observed cook who did not wash hands when changing gloves, educated to all who was working in kitchen the importance.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the catch bar on the shake machine and one live roach on the floor by the side door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile over the prep line with rags stuffed in the corner.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over prep line soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket in kitchen on top of cups, observed personal jackets and purses on the shelves in back storage area with food, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters are in poor repair and the reach in cooler on prep line the gasket is torn around the door on the left side.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor underneath ice machine in kitchen area by grill is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go containers were stored upright on top of prep line in kitchen. Four cases of gloves on the floor by the back door, operator moved and put on shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops by ice machine wet and not air dry properly, operator asked employee to remove.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sauce located at the fryer not labeled.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dropped to refill
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to fit vertically, installed horizontally.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of drink dispenser nozzles with black accumulation.
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. Operator unable to show forms resent blank form to operator via email.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook on line with no hair covering.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed stainless floor broken and rusted through no longer no absorbent no longer cleanable in walk-in cooler threshold of walk-in cooler broken away on exterior.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters installed horizontally not vertically. Grease does not drain off filters when installed in this manner.
Ice bucket stored on not inverted between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of shelf over ice bin with black growth accumulated on underside of shelf.
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.