Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHECKERS DRIVE INN REST #170

1877 HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3734422
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13772915
DBPR license6211880

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2026 4:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 25, 2026 3:17 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionUnsanitary conditions

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – -approximately 30 live, small flying insects found in the mop-sink area -2 flying insects in the kitchen area – 1 flying insects in the dish washing area

#7High Priority28-13-6

High Priority – Observed: Active ceiling leaks: Water is breaching the roof/ceiling and pooling inside overhead light shields. This water is actively leaking down onto the floor within the primary food preparation area as well as in the food preparation area .

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Observed: Active ceiling leaks: Ceiling water leaks are causing water to collect inside overhead light fixtures. This water is actively dripping onto a food preparation table in front of the microwave, as well as in the food preparation area directly above the reach-in cooler.

Basic 5

#1Basic32-07-5

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean-soiled floor , walls, and hand sink

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket handing on the wall not covered or inverted . Manager relocated ice bucket inverted on rack **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen . Employee mopped the floor **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment .

#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the pad around dumpster.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.