Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3325 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Checkers Drive-In Restaurant #3215 in Gainesville has accumulated 136 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but faced multiple administrative complaints, most recently in August 2025 for 10 violations including four high-priority items. Fire inspections documented a locked exit door and blocked back exit, creating potential life safety hazards. The most frequently cited violations involve improper ventilation, employee health reporting failures, and food contact surface contamination.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

28Inspections
145Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.2 violations / inspection 5.2 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.15 violations / inspection 5.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with unused equipment.

Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 # 3215 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215 in Gainesville are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville had?
Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215 in Gainesville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville find?
Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on August 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Checkers Drive in Rest # in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215 in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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