Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHECKERS DRIVE IN #1067

1610 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2942178
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7077557
DBPR license6214005

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 28, 2019 11:54 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 28, 2019 4:48 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRain contaminating food and food contact surfaces

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03F-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking – chicken at cook line not time marked – manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority01B-03-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water leaking from ceiling splashed onto onion rings at steam table – discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Opposite grill

Basic 7

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling – from air conditioner and also when it rains per manager

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill and along wall in kitchen and dish washing areas **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/ dust water leaking from ceiling above hot holding and cold holding foods in food prep area .foods relocated

#4Basic05-16-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Center cooler

#5Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored below leaky ceiling -exposed to splash. Uncovered onion rings exposed to splash from ceiling leak at steam table – Stop Sale – discarded – covered foods from steam table relocated to grill **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet at kitchen hand wash sink

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By service windows

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.