Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock
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1793 Tamiami Trl 179-c, Murdock, FL 33948Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive In Rest #179 in Murdock has had 22 inspections on record since 2016, accumulating 95 violations for an average of 4.3 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 3 inspections between 2022 and 2023, and chemical storage violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections in 2023 and 2025. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during a 2018 inspection. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting one approved food source violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock last inspected?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock had?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock find?
- Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Checkers Drive in Rest # 179 in Murdock has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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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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