Checkers Fletcher in Tampa
Last inspected:
2701 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers Fletcher in Tampa has accumulated 130 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve chemical storage, protecting outer openings, and approved food sources. In September 2020, the restaurant faced an administrative complaint after two consecutive inspections with high-priority violations, though subsequent inspections show compliance has been achieved.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers Fletcher in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.5
violations / inspection
4.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Checkers Fletcher in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 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)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Checkers Fletcher in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (7)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused visit to respond to notification of fire in the deli area of store.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Visit- Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The issues described in Request #5116405 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents
so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail Area: 4 cans of food dented at seams. COS: Dented cans removed from retail sale
and relocated to segregated foods held for credit.
3-302.11(A)(2)
Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,
preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross
contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Retail Area: Packaged raw chicken held in open air cooler directly over packaged raw
shrimp. COS: Cooler reorganized to have raw chicken separated.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-601.11(B)
Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits
or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Bakery Department: Heavy carbon buildup on baking pans and speed racks.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli Warewashing Area: Uncovered floor drain under 3-compartment sink.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
The original Stop-Use Order issued on 07/29/2022 remains in effect for Bakery Mechanical Warewasher. Food establishment can
visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Checkers Fletcher in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers Fletcher in Tampa last inspected?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Fletcher in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers Fletcher in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Checkers Fletcher in Tampa had?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers Fletcher in Tampa find?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers Fletcher in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers Fletcher in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- When was Checkers Fletcher in Tampa last inspected?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Checkers Fletcher in Tampa had?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Checkers Fletcher in Tampa find?
- Checkers Fletcher in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Checkers Fletcher in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Checkers Fletcher in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers Fletcher in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Checkers Fletcher in Tampa are: 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B).
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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).
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