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CHECKERS DRIVE-IN REST #265

6171 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33024

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1616123
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dog 122F ( hot holding) held less than 4 hours ago in hot box in kitchen. Operator discarded at will
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015036355Aug 4, 2015Aug 27, 2015$600

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Fries on floor around dispensing unit at front of kitchen.
Basic/36-01-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on dry goods shelf above open container of bagged sauces. Manager moved bucket to under line shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to back door. Employee replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of raw bacon above open case of individual apple pies. Manager rearranged for proper separation.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double ice cream machine, ice cream bases (62F and 63F - Cold Holding). Per manager in machine directly from walk in cooler approximately 30 minutes. Manager voluntarily drew out mixes and discarded, turned machine off, and called for service.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by back door. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of closed ice bin at east side beverage station.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken patties on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dog 122F ( hot holding) held less than 4 hours ago in hot box in kitchen. Operator discarded at will
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting. Exterior wall East side of building.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cup with no handle used to dispense seasoning on shelf next to ice machine. Operator removed cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle in disrepair on left side of hand washing sink next to drive thru. Observed faucet handle loose and spinning when turned. Water running only when right side faucet is turned on.
Basic/29-09-4
Hot dog storage container lid cracked or broken in reach in cooler in cook line. Operator discarded lid and replaced with another lid.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdog (122F - Hot Holding) at cookline. Per operator, hotdog held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to different hot holding slot to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of exit door next to triple sink in kitchen, due to clogged floor drain.
Basic/36-22-4
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior wall, east side of building.
High priority/29-34-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cold holding unit in sandwich line;cut tomatoes, sliced cheese, cut lettuce using Time without written procedure. Emailed Time as a public health control form to manager.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ice buildup on floor walk-in freezer under shelf.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under toaster soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.