CHECKERS
2598 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa, FL 336135069
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHECKERS INC #228 · License: SEA3910070
CHECKERS in Tampa, FL has 31 inspections on record with 142 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.
Data current as of April 22, 2025
Emergency Closures (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces | 08:45:00 |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Roof leaks | 15:27:00 |
Inspection History (31)
Apr 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sep 9, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
Jul 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Jan 25, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Aug 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jun 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jun 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jun 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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May 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued
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Dec 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oct 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Aug 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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How Does This Facility Compare?
CHECKERS has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has CHECKERS had?
- CHECKERS has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has CHECKERS ever been shut down?
- Yes, CHECKERS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at CHECKERS?
- The most frequently cited violations at CHECKERS are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
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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).
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