Checkers in Lakeland
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6785 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers #3107 in Lakeland has accumulated 32 violations across 14 inspections since 2017, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. The facility has maintained a clean compliance record with no emergency closures or fire safety violations. A warning was issued in January 2021 for five violations, but the restaurant complied with a callback inspection the following month. Recent inspections from 2023 through January 2026 show consistent compliance with minimal violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Checkers in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Checkers in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers in Lakeland last inspected?
- Checkers #3107 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers #3107 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Lakeland had?
- Checkers #3107 in Lakeland has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Lakeland find?
- Checkers #3107 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers #3107 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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