CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3215
3325 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352.377.7119
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach crawling across table by fry freezer.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach crawling across table by fry freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf by soda syrup bags. Operator moved bottle.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 1/2026. 6 employees missing certificates.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Internal bathroom door propped open.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice cream machine, operator flipped over.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top of coke machine. Operator discarded drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse over bbq sauce bags. Operator moved bag.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken hot holding on cookline at 125F, Cook had reheated 30 minutes earlier. Cook took the discretion of discarding the Chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cookline and ice build up on corner of cooling unit in walk-in-freezer.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with unused equipment.
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned from back area of kitchen and put on gloves but did not wash hands, then began scraping grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding on prep line Chili 107F; cheese 111F, both items had been reheated less than 1 hour earlier. employee reheated chili to 140F and cheese to 142F
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Mr. Armstrong
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled oven gloves stored in pan on top of soft drink syrup boxes. Employee back pack stored on dry goods storage rack. Above ranch sauce.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk-in-cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation on ceiling dripping water on cookline floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer at front of kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (tomato in box ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut onions ) in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler beneath make line:cheesecake batter (52F - Cold Holding); whipped topping (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheesecake batter and whipped topping stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler beneath make line: lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake batter (52F - Cold Holding); whipped topping (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheesecake batter and whipped topping stored in cooler overnight. Manager stated lettuce placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken, manager placed lettuce in walk-in freezer to cool 38F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in steam table at end of make line: steak (97F - Hot Holding). Employee stated steak placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated steak in microwave, 173F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to drive thru ice bin beneath soda machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for fry reach-in freezer next to drive thru window torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers and gaskets underneath fry bin next to fryers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Oct 25, 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in fry basket above fryer: chicken (123F - Hot Holding). Employee stated chicken cooked 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee reheated chicken, 189.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of ice bin underneath drive thru soda machine. Cutting board on top of hamburger reach-in freezer. Interior of microwave on shelf across from make line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above three compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of fry reach-in freezer torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Hamburger reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine. Outside of ice machine next to walk-in freezer. Gasket of walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was taking order in drive thru then proceeded to place food in fryer without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cheese, tomatoes and lettuce on make line not time marked. Manager added proper time mark to items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in baskets over fryers: chicken (129F - Hot Holding); fries (106F - Hot Holding). Employee placed items in fryers to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink across from make line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid on manager desk.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing underneath fry storage bin in front of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hot dogs thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Manager moved hot dogs to reach-in cooler.
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area. Observed three flies in dish area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in walk-in cooler: heesecake (47F,48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F,47F - Cold Holding); shake mix (47F,48F,47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F,46F,47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight, not sure when last temperature of items was taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: cheesecake (47F,48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F,47F - Cold Holding); shake mix (47F,48F,47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F,46F,47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight, not sure when last temperature of items was taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for lettuce,cheese and sliced tomatoes on make line. Manager stated items placed on make line at 10 am. Manager placed proper time mark on items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic in hand washing sink across from make line.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not registering a temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in mop sink area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above three compartment sink dusty.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler, ambient temperature of walk-in cooler is 47F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile missing next to mop sink.
Ice bucket stored improperly. Ice bucket stored across from make line not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer for fries in front of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket next to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label for pepper stored on shelf across from grill.
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