CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3214
2826 NW 13TH STREET, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.376-4498
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015022141 | May 11, 2015 | Jun 8, 2015 | $1,400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the underside of the food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of handwash sink. Mop bucket moved
Food stored on floor. Box of chicken on floor of walk-in-freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled with grease.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping bag (onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food (shake mix and cut onions ) in walk in cooler. Bag of onions placed on bottom shelf
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. carton of raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese I walk-in-cooler. Manager put raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut Tomato at 57F on prep line. Manager advised tomatoes have been there for five hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomato at 57F on prep line. Manager advised tomatoes have been there for five hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine at the drive thru window. Interior of microwave soiled with food particles.
Bathroom facility not clean. Unisex bathroom soiled with wet toilet paper on floor
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from an open cup on cookline and stored cup above open reach in freezer. Manager discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron store above soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed apron from on top of soft drink syrup boxes
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline has ice build up.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( ice cream mix ) in walk in cooler.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Lettuce stored on make line expired at 10:00 pm. Manager stated lettuce placed on make line at 10:00 am. Manager placed proper date mark on lettuce.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food contact side of lid for drive thru ice machine.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building. Manager closed lid during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above fryer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed cups on shelf during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored.
Aug 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored.
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in the corner of the outside storage shed where single service items are stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in basket over fryer: fries (125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated fries were reheated 10 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager reheated, 203F, and served fries
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in freezers across from make line. Interior of ice bin underneath drive thru soda machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers across from make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside fan next to ice machine. Hood vents above grill.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream cones stored on top of ice cream machine. Manager wrapped ice cream cones.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor across from make line. Manager placed sanitizer bucket on shelf.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Items on make line marked to expire after five hours. Manager changed expiration time for four hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in freezers across from cook line grill. Drive thru shake machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above three compartment sink. Vents above hot holding unit on make line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach-in freezer car from cook line grill. Employee removed drink from reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Shortening stored on floor next to kitchen hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers across from cook line grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to shake machine. Walk-in cooler gasket. Fan covers of walk-in cooler.
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floors underneath cook line grill and fryer greasy. Floor underneath drive thru shake machine.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while touching ear phone then proceeded to make sandwich without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above shortening cube next to hand washing sink next to back door. Manager discarded drink.
Food stored under vent with dripping condensation. Buns stored next to drive thru hand washing sink underneath vent with dripping condensation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezers across from grill.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
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.