CHECKERS DRIVE IN #1067
1610 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-799-7715
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and reviewed handout Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events to manager. Manager printed procedures.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019045233 | Aug 28, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015023435 | May 20, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Inocencia Hessner ServSafe certified food manager certificate with completion date of 3/11/21 expired 3/11/26. Reviewed with the manager Inocencia. Inocencia stated management to schedule training Scott Robert's has current food manager certification.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along the walls.
Grease receptacle lid. Manager closed the lid
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( boxes of whole tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( containers of dairy mix) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - bucket for ice not inverted near ice machine. Manager placed bucket inverted on holder
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along the wall.
Stored food ( frozen beef patties ) not in bag and touching freezer surface opposite grill. Manager placed patties inside the bag
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along walls and under ice machine. -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler
Worn, torn floors of walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and reviewed handout Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events to manager. Manager printed procedures.
Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products has a low battery and does not work. Reviewed with manager. Manager to change battery this day
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink. Reviewed with manager.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money and put to go napkins in bag without hand washing. Discussed proper hand washing with Manager
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of soda syrup box by cook line not inverted. Manager corrected
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lamp in ceiling by triple sink area is full of water
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 for cut tomatoes, cut lettuce -placed at cook line 11:05 am - employee date marked items
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. Alicia expired training 7/2023
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice bucket not inverted on top of soda boxes near ice machine
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor in walk in cooler delivered previous day - employee relocated food
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom - manager posted sign
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.