Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT

4840 BABCOCK ROAD · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2875321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6897159
DBPR license1506314

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 22, 2019 11:51 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 23, 2019 12:36 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#18High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee at grill touched raw burgers then removed 1 glove, did not wash hands and touched bun with both gloves **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1 live flying insect by drive thru window 1 live flying insect observed flying over shake machine **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple dead love bugs in tray where wrapped straws and sauces are stored at Drive thru and front service windows **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping observed in base of soda machine where tubing attaches, drive thru 2 droppings behind shake machine by drive thru 2 droppings on shelf under cash register by drive thru window **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Hamburger bun touched after touching raw burger. Toasting only brought temperature to 125° **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#23High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In dumpster enclosure **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Interior chest freezer, food debris frozen in ice buildup Top of ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Large amount dead flying insects in light trap over bag in box soda **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Wire shelving at shake area All hoses to soda machines Shelving by drive thru window under cash register and shelf behind register **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy grease accumulation behind fryers and on pipes , shelf over grill hood **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over grill . Holes around soda tubing not sealed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose, not attached to wall: Behind ice machine , interior walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen under drink machines, sinks , by ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. By drive thru drink station **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Large amount of food debris behind ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cookline **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Base of wall floor juncture behind drive thru soda machine , and broken places of frp panel behind shake area **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust Observed hood filters over grill loose, not fitting in place tightly. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over bag on box soda **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic35B-12-4

Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Hole in wall behind shelf by ice machine Hole at cove molding behind drive thru drink machine Glass block at back corner of building where storage room for hot water tank, bag in box soda Pest control onsite at time of inspection. States they will be sealing all identified holes today. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-67-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Chest freeze4 gasket crumbling **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Lids and cups by blendtec machine sitting in wet substance in bottom of dispenser, lip side touching **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Heavy food debris on floors under shelving and in loose cove molding **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm. Remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
6 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 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.