Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota
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8357 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342432930Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Drive In Rest #252 in Sarasota has received 22 inspections since 2022, with 60 total violations averaging 2.7 per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Violations have centered on food contact surfaces, appearing in at least 5 inspections across the record. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— 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
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota last inspected?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #252 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Drive in Rest #252 in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota had?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #252 in Sarasota has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota find?
- Checkers Drive in Rest #252 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Drive in Rest in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Drive in Rest #252 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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