Checker's Drive in in Venice
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1721 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 342931636Checker's Drive In #356 in Venice accumulated 121 violations across 24 inspections dating back to November 2022, averaging 5.0 violations per inspection — consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, recurring high-priority violations included employee health reporting issues (cited in at least 4 inspections), food contact surface violations (cited in multiple inspections), and consumer advisory violations (appearing in nearly every recent inspection). Complaint-based inspections in October and December 2024 found food in poor condition and time-as-control violations, with the October inspection resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent routine inspection on November 24, 2025 documented 18 violations including two intermediate violations and five basic violations, with the inspection completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checker's Drive in in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Checker's Drive in in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Checker's Drive in in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checker's Drive in in Venice last inspected?
- Checker's Drive in #356 in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checker's Drive in in Venice?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checker's Drive in #356 in Venice are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Checker's Drive in in Venice had?
- Checker's Drive in #356 in Venice has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checker's Drive in in Venice find?
- Checker's Drive in #356 in Venice was most recently inspected on November 24, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checker's Drive in in Venice ever been shut down?
- No, Checker's Drive in #356 in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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