Checkers Haines City in Haines City

Last inspected:

36114 N Us Hwy 27, Haines City, FL 33844

Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Checkers Haines City was emergency-closed on September 24, 2025 for roach activity. The inspection that day documented 8 violations including improper food contact surface conditions, failures to maintain proper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control violations. A callback inspection on September 25 found the facility in compliance with the emergency order. The facility has been inspected 24 times on record with 75 total violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Two disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines were issued. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures, improper chemical storage, shell stock handling, and hand washing violations across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 1 basic violation and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: September 24, 2025 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
75Violations
1Closures
$560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Checkers Haines City in Haines City: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Checkers Haines City in Haines City: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Checkers Haines City in Haines City
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 10:21:00

Checkers Haines City in Haines City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $560.00

Disciplinary action history for Checkers Haines City in Haines City
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025072071 $400.00 Sep 24, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
3--2015036409 $160.00 Jul 20, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Checkers Haines City in Haines City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Checkers Haines City in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Haines City in Haines City last inspected?
Checkers Haines City in Haines City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Checkers Haines City in Haines City last shut down?
Checkers Haines City in Haines City was last shut down on September 24, 2025 for roach 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 Haines City in Haines City?
The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Haines City in Haines City are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Checkers Haines City in Haines City had?
Checkers Haines City in Haines City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Haines City in Haines City find?
Checkers Haines City in Haines City was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Checkers Haines City in Haines City ever been shut down?
Yes, Checkers Haines City in Haines City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Checkers Haines City in Haines City faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Checkers Haines City in Haines City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
How much has Checkers Haines City in Haines City been fined?
Checkers Haines City in Haines City has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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