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CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 179

1793 TAMIAMI TRL 179-C, Murdock FL 33948 · (941)255-0768

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801157
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 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 — 4 findings
Ice buildup on the floor of the outside walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door jamb and condenser lines in the inside walk-in in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle for sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the self-closing device for the rear exit in disrepair.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit block by a rolling bread rack. The operator moved the rolling rack clearing a path to the exit.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 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
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Drain cover missing near the rear exit.
Basic/29-18-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for sugar and cinnamon sugar not stored above the food products. The operator removed the scoops from the above foods.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit self-closing device in disrepair.
Basic/35B-03-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked.
/46-04-4
Aug 29, 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
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Iced tea dispenser/ Soda nozzles not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in drive thru, soda nozzles with black mold like substance on them.
Basic/22-13-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter on inside.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with some mold like substance and food build up on them in reach in coolers
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all along cove molding in walk in cooler with food build up on floor.
Basic/36-01-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old sticker stuck on Camaro, on dry storage shelf, put away clean.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 18, 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 soda station in drive thru side on right hand side facing US 41, with black mold like substance around spouts.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ketchup dispenser blocked with a pan of covered sliced purple onions. Observed employee removing pan and putting away
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer with accumulation of food debris e on handle
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling tile in front of restaurant facing US 41 on right hand side close to shake machine
Basic/36-32-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on prep station stored not inverted
Basic/24-05-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of breaded fish stored on floor in freezer. Observed employee removing case and storing properly
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance in mop sink, on right side
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on soda machine in drive thru where cash is collected, across from shake machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles /doors. Observed mold like substance on both walk in cooler door and walk in freezer door inside facility.
Basic/23-24-4

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.