CHECKERS FLETCHER
2701 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by soda boxes has buildup of old food debris.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line side not in use is stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink/black mold like substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin. Showed employee on duty to share with manager at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored over main cooks line at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on stand up reach in freezer and low boy reach in cooks cooler are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
Dec 3, 2024□ 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 ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C0s tanks secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer next to grill.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of inspection.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand washing sink by small reach in freezer next to grill has no water pressure.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C0s tanks secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside double door freezer are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer next to grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside double door freezer are soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket with no water preventing proper air drying.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sweet cream in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine. Cutting board.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Hot dog container melted in walk in cooler.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical container next to walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke.
Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at soda machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection pasta.
Nov 28, 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 ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 operator employee health agreement.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor preventing proper air drying. Employee properly 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.