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CHECKERS RESTAURANT

510 W MAIN ST, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-341-4445

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1900959
Grade history
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies on electrical outlet pole above cook line. Discussed with operator who began trying to eliminate the flies.
High priority/35A-02-8/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017052166Oct 25, 2017Dec 8, 2017$800
3--2015046369Oct 2, 2015Nov 3, 2015$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live flies on electrical outlet pole above cook line. Discussed with operator who began trying to eliminate the flies.
High priority/35A-02-8/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license is expired
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine near broom storage
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler shelf soiled with mold like substance Bottom compartment of ice cream machine soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Insect control device installed over food storage area. Insect light mounted over bag in a box soda system
Basic/35B-02-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection 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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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. Matthew
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Pipes behind ice machine
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream machine has accumulation of dust and debris in mechanical parts underneath. No face plate. Manager and inspector discussed cleaning machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F no bake cheesecake cream reach in on cook line manager voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bags of unwashed onions stored above shredded cheddar cheese. Manager moved. walk in.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking in bathroom.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Wade R.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled in walk in cooler and dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4

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.