Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale
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400 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-1958Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive In Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale was emergency-closed on August 13, 2025 for rodent, roach, and fly activity. The facility has accumulated 73 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was assessed. High-priority violations have included improper chemical storage (cited multiple times), hand washing failures, employee health reporting violations, and food contact surface issues. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in a call back for compliance after 2 basic violations were found; a prior inspection on January 7, 2026 documented 8 violations including chemical storage and food contact surface failures, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: August 13, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025060475 | $400.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Tampa |
Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 13, 2025 and August 14, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on August 13, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers Drive in Rest in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #256 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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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