Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace

Last inspected:

8800 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 336176204

Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Checkers #284C-7060 in Temple Terrace has accumulated 172 violations across 28 inspections, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on August 21, 2024 for fly activity. The closure inspection documented 13 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, consumer advisory failures, time as a control method, and improper cooking temperatures. A second inspection the same day resulted in "Emergency Order Callback Not Complied," indicating the facility failed to correct violations identified during the closure inspection. Hand washing violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least four inspections between April and August 2024. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. A fire safety violation from 2018 documented cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. Most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with zero violations.

Most recent closure: August 21, 2024 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
172Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:30:00

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024069989 $400.00 Oct 24, 2024 Miami (Doral)
3--2024052966 $400.00 Aug 21, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Grill currently not working. Small temporary grill set up with no hood. Repair man on site at time of inspection . Grill repaired during inspection, hood system in use **Corrected On-Site**

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections48 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 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
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace under active enforcement?
Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 21, 2024 and August 22, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace last inspected?
Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace last shut down?
Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace was last shut down on August 21, 2024 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace?
The most frequently cited violations at Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace had?
Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace find?
Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
Yes, Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace been fined?
Checkers #284c-7060 in Temple Terrace has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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