CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256
400 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.767.8947
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects found on high shelving units over handwashing sink area and dry storage shelves with individual ready to eat sauces. Operator immediately removed small flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025060475 | Aug 13, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ice buildup in parking lot walk-in freezer.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on upper ledge next to managers desk. Ledge leads to office storage cabinet with chemicals. Operator immediately removed droppings and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing date certified. Operator amended info on handler certification to correct.
Ice buildup in parking lot walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Both drive thru sliding window tracks. 2. Top of grill - ledge next to vent stack. 3. Top shelf of Cookline.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer - raw chicken bites stored over ready to eat cooked grill chicken. Operator stored all items properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator cleaned.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches on high shelving units under packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects found on high shelving units over handwashing sink area and dry storage shelves with individual ready to eat sauces. Operator immediately removed small flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on high shelving units over handwashing sink area and dry storage shelves with individual ready to eat sauces. Additionally approximately 20 rodent droppings on high shelving units with packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Additionally approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of French fry dispensing machine by drive thru window. Operator immediately removed rodent droppings and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped sanitizer bucket in cook line hand sink. Reviewed proper hand sink operations.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead roaches on high shelving units under packages of single service straws above the customer order window. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line hood- a half used cigarette butt and ashes/debris. Operator removed cigarette butt and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Shelf by drive thru window with employee personal items stored above single-service ready to eat sauces. Operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vets soiled over cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot dogs (127-129F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator moved items to grill to reheat. Second temperature 165-168F.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of grill next to vent stack.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - hot dogs (105-110F - Hot Holding); beef burgers (118-120F - Hot Holding). Per operator items holding approximately 1/2 hour. Operator moved items to the grill to reheat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on grill handle. Operator removed.
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.