Checkers #280
4959 E Broadway, Tampa, FL 33605 · Permanent Food Service · License 3910309
Its latest routine or complaint inspection began before our records, so we can't see what the inspector found on the first visit.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spot
Employee drink on soda machine in kitchen. Operator removed.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Microwave in kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
Top sliding doors of reach in freezer next to fryer.
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.