Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin
Last inspected:
3854 Sun City Center Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33573Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive-In in Ruskin has accumulated 137 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, once for sewage backup and once for fly activity. In May 2022, an emergency order was issued for sanitation violations. Recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, multi-use utensil cleanliness, and ventilation.
Most recent closure: May 16, 2022 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.9
violations / inspection
4.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin: Emergency Closure History (2)
Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 8 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin last inspected?
- Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin last shut down?
- Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin was last shut down on May 16, 2022 for fly 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 Drive-in in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin had?
- Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin find?
- Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- Yes, Checkers Drive-in in Ruskin has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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