How many health inspections has CHECKERS #5212 had?

CHECKERS #5212 has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHECKERS #5212 ever been shut down?

Yes, CHECKERS #5212 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHECKERS #5212?

The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS #5212 are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

CHECKERS #5212

9104 SR 52, Hudson, FL 34667

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHECKERS DRIVE IN OF NA INC · License: SEA6102098

CHECKERS #5212 in Hudson, FL has 29 inspections on record with 73 total violations (2.5 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

29Inspections

73Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 30, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for CHECKERS #5212
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 9, 2019	Flies	15:51:00
Feb 8, 2018	Roach activity	08:49:00

Inspection History (29)

May 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Jan 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 19, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Oct 29, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Aug 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHECKERS #5212 has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHECKERS #5212 had?: CHECKERS #5212 has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHECKERS #5212 ever been shut down?: Yes, CHECKERS #5212 has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CHECKERS #5212?: The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS #5212 are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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