Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2826 Nw 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive In Restaurant #3214 in Gainesville has accumulated 138 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced an administrative complaint in August 2024 after inspectors found 9 violations including 2 high-priority items, prompting three consecutive callback inspections. Top recurring violations include consumer advisories, chemical storage, and single-use item compliance. In September 2025, inspectors documented 9 violations with 3 high-priority findings, the highest concentration of serious violations in the facility's history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
3.8
violations / inspection
3.8 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015022141 | $1,400.00 | May 11, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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
— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville last inspected?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville had?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville find?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville been fined?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 3214 in Gainesville has been fined a total of $1,400.00 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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