Checkers #718
5590 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1617589
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed spoiled cabbages stored in walk in cooler not segregated from other restaurant foods.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
-Observed manager Gerardo Gomez lack knowledge of the big 6 foodbourne illnesses.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on soda dispenser.
Code 43, Separation from living quarters: Unnecessary scooters in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
Observed 2 scooters inside the building next
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
-Observed spoiled cabbages stored in walk in cooler not segregated from other restaurant foods. See stop sale.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
-Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on reach in cooler gaskets. Operator clean and sanitized.
Fixed on the spot
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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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.