Checkers in Clermont
Last inspected:
1450 Johns Lake Rd, Clermont, FL 34711Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers in Clermont has accumulated 207 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,460 in fines. Recent inspections show a concerning pattern: from December 2024 through November 2025, the restaurant received warnings with escalating violation counts, including 16 violations in December 2024, 13 in May 2025, and 19 in November 2025, with high-priority violations present in five of the last six inspections. The top recurring violations involve exterior door seals, hand washing procedures, and utensil sanitation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Clermont: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Checkers in Clermont: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,460.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018020565 | $1,000.00 | Feb 21, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 4--2017058168 | $300.00 | Nov 17, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2016056517 | $160.00 | Oct 12, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Checkers in Clermont: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Checkers in Clermont: FDACS Inspection History (8)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5094346 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
ROSCOE ASSING, MANAGER
COLIN YOUNG, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Risk-Based Violations
3-304.15(A)
Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded
when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Deli: Observed food service employee with single use gloves on, touched her face mask then went to
touch a prepared pan of food. COS: The employee was coached by the manager, she washed her hands and put on
new gloves. No food was affected.
x
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast
cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at
130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli: Cooked macaroni and cheese 122 degrees F, White gravy 121 degrees F probed internally with
a calibrated thermometer. COS: The items were reheated to 165. Fried chicken tenders 122 degrees F, fried chicken
nuggets 125 degrees F. COS: The person in charge voluntarily discarded.
x
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail: Cream cheese 45 degrees F. COS: The product was moved to the cooler to chill to 41 degrees
F or lower.
x
Print Date: 12/19/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.13
Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring
washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature
indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical
warewashing operation. 4-302.13 Pf
Bakery: Hot water sanitizing dish machine; missing temperature measuring device, irreversible
thermometer.
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6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Deli: Hot holding case unable to maintain time/temperature control foods for safety at 135 or higher.
COS: The person in charge had the machine serviced and repairs completed.
x
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5082143 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Checkers in Clermont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers in Clermont last inspected?
- Checkers in Clermont was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Clermont?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers in Clermont are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Clermont had?
- Checkers in Clermont has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Clermont find?
- Checkers in Clermont was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers in Clermont ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers in Clermont has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Checkers in Clermont faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers in Clermont has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,460.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers in Clermont been fined?
- Checkers in Clermont has been fined a total of $1,460.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Checkers in Clermont last inspected?
- Checkers in Clermont was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 9, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Checkers in Clermont had?
- Checkers in Clermont has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Checkers in Clermont find?
- Checkers in Clermont was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Checkers in Clermont had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Checkers in Clermont has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Clermont?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Checkers in Clermont are: 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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