Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill

Last inspected:

5400 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313-1410

Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Checkers Drive In Rests #386 in Lauderhill has been emergency-closed once, on October 20, 2021, for fly activity. Across 23 inspections from 2022 to February 2026, the facility accumulated 82 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections, and food contact surface violations were cited in 6 inspections, indicating recurring management gaps in these areas. The facility has incurred $600 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. Recent inspections show inconsistent compliance: the August 2025 inspection prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 10 violations including employee health and chemical storage failures, while the February 2026 inspection documented 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: October 20, 2021 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
82Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:09:00

Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025068937 $200.00 Aug 19, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2021049643 $400.00 Oct 21, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill last inspected?
Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill last shut down?
Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill was last shut down on October 20, 2021 for fly 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 Drive in Rests in Lauderhill?
The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill had?
Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill find?
Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill ever been shut down?
Yes, Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Checkers Drive in Rests in Lauderhill been fined?
Checkers Drive in Rests #386 in Lauderhill has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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