Checkers in Winter Haven
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940 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 338811353Part of: Checkers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven has accumulated 90 violations across 22 inspections since April 2021, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Food contact surface violations appear in at least 4 recent inspections, along with recurring issues involving proper hand and arm washing, approved food sources, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 documented 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Checkers in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Checkers in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Checkers in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Checkers in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Checkers in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Checkers in Winter Haven had?
- Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Checkers in Winter Haven find?
- Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on September 30, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Checkers in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Checkers #5790 in Winter Haven 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 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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