Checkers in Ocala
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1239 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers #6312 in Ocala has been inspected 25 times since 2016, documenting 138 violations—an average of 5.5 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $600 fine. High-priority violations recur frequently across the record, particularly chemical storage (cited in at least 6 inspections), employee health reporting (4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (5 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on October 21, 2022, when an inspector observed an exit/path to exit blocked by tower fans and a tote. Recent compliance has been inconsistent: the facility passed a routine inspection on August 12, 2025 with zero violations, but the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 identified 8 violations including high-priority chemical storage and consumer advisory failures, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Checkers in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065556 | $600.00 | Aug 13, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Checkers in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Checkers in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Checkers in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers in Ocala last inspected?
- Checkers #6312 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers #6312 in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Ocala had?
- Checkers #6312 in Ocala has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Ocala find?
- Checkers #6312 in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Checkers in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers #6312 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Checkers in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Checkers #6312 in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Checkers in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers #6312 in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers in Ocala been fined?
- Checkers #6312 in Ocala has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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