Checkers in Palatka
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101 Highlawn Ave, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers in Palatka has accumulated 36 violations across 7 inspections since May 2023, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — at the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations have been cited in 5 of 7 inspections, including recurring findings for employee health policy violations (cited in 4 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (3 inspections), chemical storage failures (3 inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (3 inspections). The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Checkers in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Checkers in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers in Palatka last inspected?
- Checkers in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers in Palatka are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Palatka had?
- Checkers in Palatka has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Palatka find?
- Checkers in Palatka was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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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