Checkers Drive in Rest # 3215
3325 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102429
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 24 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 18, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 roach crawling across table by fry freezer.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf by soda syrup bags. Operator moved bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired 1/2026. 6 employees missing certificates.
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinks on top of coke machine. Operator discarded drinks.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters above grill soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice cream machine, operator flipped over.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Internal bathroom door propped open.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
By walk in freezer door.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Purse over bbq sauce bags. Operator moved bag.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.