Checker's in Wellington

Last inspected:

12790 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Overview

This 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.

24Inspections
74Violations
0Closures
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Checker's in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Checker's in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for Checker's #6286 in Wellington
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 5 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— 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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