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.
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
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Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Apr 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Nov 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued
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May 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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.
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