Checkers in Port St Lucie
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10461 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers 6274 in Port St. Lucie has experienced three emergency closures, including roach activity on August 6, 2024, and sewage backups on July 24 and February 21, 2023. The facility averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 31 inspections, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2, with 174 total violations on record. The facility has been subject to five disciplinary actions totaling $3,080 in fines. Recurring violations included proper hand and arm washing and food contact surface sanitation issues. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 was completed with no further action, citing two basic violations related to hand washing.
Most recent closure: August 6, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Emergency Closure History (3)
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $3,080.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024046281 | $800.00 | Aug 6, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2024043804 | $800.00 | Jul 24, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2023016269 | $400.00 | Mar 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016007670 | $600.00 | Dec 29, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2015049816 | $480.00 | Sep 29, 2015 | Tampa |
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located by the ice machine
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Checkers in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Checkers in Port St Lucie under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 24, 2024 and August 7, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Checkers in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Checkers in Port St Lucie last shut down?
- Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie was last shut down on August 6, 2024 for roach 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 in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Port St Lucie had?
- Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Port St Lucie find?
- Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- Yes, Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Checkers in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,080.00 in fines.
- How much has Checkers in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Checkers 6274 in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $3,080.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Checkers in Port St Lucie operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Checkers #6274 (2017-2019).
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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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