CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256
400 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1958
Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHECKERS INC · License: SEA1616076
CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 20 inspections on record with 59 total violations (3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of August 13, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Rodent, Roach & Fly activity | 11:02:00 |
Inspection History (20)
Apr 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Jan 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jun 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nov 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
May 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Dec 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mar 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Oct 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Nov 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 had?
- CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 ever been shut down?
- Yes, CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256?
- The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST #256 are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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