CHECKERS DRIVE INN REST #170
1877 HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater FL 33755 · (727)446-1628
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 129F, chili 123 F, cooked mushrooms 125 F at steam table. Food reheated chili 170 F. Mushroom 183F, cheese 178 F
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021048389 | Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $200 |
| 3--2020046872 | Sep 9, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels covering chili when reheating.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened package of raw bacon next to open package of French fries in freezer chest at cook line. Employee rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 129F, chili 123 F, cooked mushrooms 125 F at steam table. Food reheated chili 170 F. Mushroom 183F, cheese 178 F
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on wall opposite ice machine. Manager inverted ice bucket
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guard on
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( buckets of pickles ) in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and salt on shelf at cook line. Manager labeled container
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food ( open package of raw ground beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( bags of fries) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at cook line. Reviewed with the manager. Manager rearranged frozen food
Bathroom facility not clean- floor soiled.
Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put gloves on without washing his hands. Reviewed with employee and manager. Employee removed gloves then washed hands and put new gloves on.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cook line, food prep and dishwashing areas. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves at cook line, Reviewed with manager
Water dripping onto floor surface from ceiling in food prep area - no exposed food or on food contact surfaces. Reviewed with manager. Manager put bucket under leak. Manager to call general manager to schedule service
Feb 18, 2025Inspection 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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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. Cut tomatoes and lettuce removed from temperature under two hours. Manager time marked items on board
Hood filter broken from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system above fryers. Reviewed with manager
Open dumpster lid. Reviewed with manager.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues and ice build up at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( boxes of whole tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( pre washed lettuce ) on shelf in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and bag over soda syrup bags, removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side exit door to building next to mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in front used as dump sink as evident by ice cubes in sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Side of ice machine.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on cooler at cook line - dust accumulation on pipe at cook line near freezer used for storage of fries - soiled hood filters
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of whole tomatoes) stored with/ over ready-to-eat food( container of cut onions ) on shelf in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
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.