CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTS #386
5400 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderhill FL 33313 · 954.735.7004
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (117-123F - Hot Holding) per employee held out of temperature less then one hour, employee placed chicken in fryer to reheat to 165F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068937 | Aug 19, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021049643 | Oct 21, 2021 | Apr 26, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed meat well cover has dirty grooved marks. Operator removed to be cleaned.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at cook line, wiping cloth quaternary solution reading 0ppm. Operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary.
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot hold tray at FRYER STATION - popcorn chicken (89F - Hot Holding); chicken strips (91F - Hot Holding). Per manager all prepared approximately 30 minutes. Hot hold tray not operating. Manager discarded all items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Manager inverted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under make line hand sink due to leaking supply line to drink dispenser machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line to drink dispenser machine leaking/shooting water out under hand sink by make line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade to correct 200ppm.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.. Observed no time mark. Per operator items were replaced upon arrival of inspection. Operator printed and placed new time marks on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (110-147F - Hot Holding). In over stack container Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator removed spicy chicken and placed in fryer to reheat to 165F. Rechecked 185F
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler door not fully attached to hinges. Operator stated work order was in.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (78F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler. Per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hours employee placed into walk in cooler to chill.unit ambient temperature 50F. Advised employee not to place any TCS food unit unit is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (117-123F - Hot Holding) per employee held out of temperature less then one hour, employee placed chicken in fryer to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler the door is not fully attached to hinges.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both freezer chest
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer where burgers are stored.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed big gulp cup stored in reach in chest operator removed
Nov 30, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest storing burger patties.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator correctly stored mop.
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.