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CHECKERS DRIVE-IN REST 165

8602 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-849-1467

Last inspected Jul 9, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6101996
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022036291May 26, 2022Dec 9, 2022$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2025Inspection 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
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand wash sink by back door
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Edge of walk in cooler snd freezer doors Fan guards in walk in cooler Condiment cubby at drive through
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink on cook line does not shut off.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine, tile peeling, hole in corner. Ceiling vents soiled Door frame of back door damaged Wall soiled by back door, under 3 compartment sink, kitchen
Basic/36-32-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets and sprayer leaking at 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer > 500 ppm. Operator will add water to dilute.
High priority/41-27-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by soft serve Machine has slow drains water and no cold water. Hot water is 115F.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on island
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 20, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls throughout restaurant
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors of reach in cooler on island Mop sink Shelves at drive through Fan guards and cooling unit in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on island
Basic/22-16-4

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.