CHECKER'S #196

2820 W MLK BLVD, Tampa, FL 336076306

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHECKERS DRIVE-IN INC · License: SEA3910029

CHECKER'S #196 in Tampa, FL has 20 inspections on record with 108 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections
108Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 3, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Apr 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Dec 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Nov 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued
May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHECKER'S #196 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHECKER'S #196 had?
CHECKER'S #196 has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHECKER'S #196 ever been shut down?
No, CHECKER'S #196 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHECKER'S #196?
The most frequently cited violations at CHECKER'S #196 are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: April 3, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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