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CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST 735

4909 ULMERTON RD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727 572 4451

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6213194
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain under three compartment sink. Employee was able to remove strainer and back flow started working properly. Educated
High priority/28-26-5/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019037289Jul 9, 2019Aug 23, 2019$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the dish washing area. Manager stated service is scheduled
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bathroom facility not clean. -Floor soiled -toilet soiled -hand wash sink soiled Manager and employee cleaned bathroom during the inspection.
Basic/32-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Manager relocated employee food
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Taped toilet seat in employee restroom. Manager to replace toilet seat this week
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of soil residues in the cook line area
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of whole tomatoes) stored over ready-to-eat food ( hotdogs, precooked chicken) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 12, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet moped stored in bucket near ice machine. Operator inverted and move to mop area.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed employee beverage on reach in freezer lid with burgers inside. Employee moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under drive through pos system. Employee moved
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain under three compartment sink. Employee was able to remove strainer and back flow started working properly. Educated
High priority/28-26-5/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Jay no prof of CFM certificate. Was able to provide proof during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Corrected On-Site
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. Lina expired Dec 2023
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front line prep table open lid no straw. Employee moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car.
Basic/33-24-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings on floor in closet with no food storage with CO2tank and water heater and ladder.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat 400 + drained sink and replaced water-sanitizer in three compartment sink. new 200 sanitizer quaternary.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Emailed management employee health agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Single service cup box under fan on floor near left window. operator moved
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car.
Basic/33-24-4/Warning

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.