Checkers Restaurant in Margate
Last inspected:
225 S Sr 7, Margate, FL 33068Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate had 25 inspections on record between 2023 and December 2025, documenting 31 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.24 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were infrequent, appearing in only 4 of 25 inspections; the most recent inspection on July 24, 2025 cited employee health reporting and food contact surface violations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up inspection on July 25, 2025 confirmed compliance. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Restaurant in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Checkers Restaurant in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Checkers Restaurant in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Restaurant in Margate last inspected?
- Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Restaurant in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate are: Parasite destruction, Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Restaurant in Margate had?
- Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Restaurant in Margate find?
- Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Restaurant in Margate ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Restaurant #279 in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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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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.
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