How many health inspections has CHECKERS RESTAURANT had?

CHECKERS RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHECKERS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, CHECKERS RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHECKERS RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

CHECKERS RESTAURANT

510 W MAIN ST, Inverness, FL 34450

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: QUICK SERVICE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC · License: SEA1900959

CHECKERS RESTAURANT in Inverness, FL has 25 inspections on record with 61 total violations (2.4 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

61Violations

1Closures

Data current as of December 16, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CHECKERS RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 25, 2017	Sewage leaks	14:25:00

Inspection History (25)

Dec 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 13, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 25, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Oct 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHECKERS RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Citrus County average of 0.29 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHECKERS RESTAURANT had?: CHECKERS RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHECKERS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: Yes, CHECKERS RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CHECKERS RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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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