CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3214

Name: CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3214
Address: 2826 NW 13TH STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609, US
Rating: 68.6

2826 NW 13TH STREET, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1102152

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68.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 17, 2026 · 7 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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CHECKERS DRIVE IN REST # 3214 in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 46 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 31 minor.

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September 5, 2024

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Raw beef reach in freezer ice build up.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on rack over Three compartment sink stacked before water is dried.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance over ice machine.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers with grease.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield cracked over office/Three compartment sink area. Light shield cracked in front of walk up window on north side of building.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Unisex bathroom soiled with wet toilet paper on floor
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from an open cup on cookline and stored cup above open reach in freezer. Manager discarded drink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron store above soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed apron from on top of soft drink syrup boxes
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cookline has ice build up.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( ice cream mix ) in walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. carton of raw shelled eggs stored above sliced cheese I walk-in-cooler. Manager put raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut Tomato at 57F on prep line. Manager advised tomatoes have been there for five hours.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomato at 57F on prep line. Manager advised tomatoes have been there for five hours.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin at the server soft drink dispensing machine at the drive thru window. Interior of microwave soiled with food particles.