CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST 735
4909 ULMERTON RD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727 572 4451
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019037289 | Jul 9, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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
Bathroom facility not clean. -Floor soiled -toilet soiled -hand wash sink soiled Manager and employee cleaned bathroom during the inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Manager relocated employee food
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Equipment in poor repair. Taped toilet seat in employee restroom. Manager to replace toilet seat this week
Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Reach-in freezers interior have accumulation of soil residues in the cook line area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( box of whole tomatoes) stored over ready-to-eat food ( hotdogs, precooked chicken) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Met inspection standards. 3 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. Air vents soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under drive through pos system. Employee moved
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat 400 + drained sink and replaced water-sanitizer in three compartment sink. new 200 sanitizer quaternary.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers have about 1 inch worth of old grease. Educated manager.
Food stored on floor. Single service cup box under fan on floor near left window. operator moved
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Large Garbage doors was hit by car.
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.