Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton
Last inspected:
5140 W Cortez Rd Unit 161, Bradenton, FL 342102809Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive-In #161 in Bradenton has accumulated 161 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,480 in fines. In July 2024, inspectors issued a warning after finding 9 violations including 5 high-priority items, triggering a callback inspection the following day. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.81
violations / inspection
4.81 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019059043 | $200.00 | Oct 11, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2017047022 | $400.00 | Aug 12, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015054728 | $400.00 | Dec 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015033242 | $480.00 | Jul 22, 2015 | Orlando |
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher near ice machine.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton last inspected?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton had?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton find?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,480.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton been fined?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 161 in Bradenton has been fined a total of $1,480.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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