CHECKERS DRIVE-IN
5505 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 813-782-5600
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink turned off at entry of kitchen due to a slow leak. Operator turned back on.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shake Mix (49F - Cold Holding) in hopper of machine. Operator stated items had been in machine since 7 AM. Recheck at 47F at 10:20 AM. Operator stated they will monitor product and switch to time as a public health control for product. Discussed with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance door near the front service window. Operator placed paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the kitchen entrance door near the front service window. Operator placed soap.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer and chest freezer next to grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on line at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice bucket stored inverted on desk chair, removed for cleaning
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted
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.