Checkers Avon Park
382 S US Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 33825 · Permanent Food Service · License 3800787
What drove the grade
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (4 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 6, 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
Intermediate1
Code 32, Restrooms: Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
Observed no toilet paper in the restroom, employee replaced.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed employee with no beard guard in food preparation area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed gasket on reach in cooler on the cook line separated from door.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed pans on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed two mops in mop sink not air drying properly.
Repeat violation
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.