Checker's in Wellington
Last inspected:
12790 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414This Checker's location in Wellington has averaged 3.1 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. However, the facility shows a severe and escalating pattern of employee health reporting violations that have appeared in every inspection conducted from March 2024 onward. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements, and food contact surface sanitation have also been recurring findings. The three most recent inspections—in November 2024, July 2025, and March 2026—each resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, indicating formal disciplinary action is underway. The facility has incurred 3 separate disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. There have been no emergency closures on record. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 6 violations including three separate employee health reporting violations and three shell stock requirement violations, with an administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checker's in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Checker's in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063153 | $600.00 | Jul 29, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025008095 | $400.00 | Nov 25, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024048355 | $400.00 | Jul 23, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Checker's in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Checker's in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checker's in Wellington last inspected?
- Checker's #6286 in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Checker's in Wellington?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checker's #6286 in Wellington are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Checker's in Wellington had?
- Checker's #6286 in Wellington has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checker's in Wellington find?
- Checker's #6286 in Wellington was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Checker's in Wellington ever been shut down?
- No, Checker's #6286 in Wellington 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Checker's in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Checker's #6286 in Wellington has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Checker's in Wellington been fined?
- Checker's #6286 in Wellington has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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