CHECKERS DRIVE INN REST #170
1877 HIGHLAND AVE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-8High 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
28-13-6High 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
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
22-02-4Intermediate – 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
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean-soiled floor , walls, and hand sink
24-05-4Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen . Employee mopped the floor **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment .
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.