Checkers 6324

480 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501509

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 17 complaint inspection
2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 8 basic
-17
Extension granted on Sep 4, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Aug172026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Roof damage, ceiling tile, water dripping unto the floor and table In dining area.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Per operator more than 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (70°F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (69°F - Cold Holding)
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Per operator more than 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes (70°F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (69°F - Cold Holding)
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Soda nozzle at drive thru. Pibb xtra. Fryer basket
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  In chest freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler interior the kitchen
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in cooler gaskets the kitchen
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  In walk in freezer. On floor in the walk in cooler.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall by drive thru
  Roof damage, ceiling tile, water dripping unto the floor and table In dining area.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor under ice machine Floor by hand washing sink. Floor by mop sink Floor by soda machine and front counter. Floor at cook line. Floor by dry thru Floor by fryer. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under three compartment sink.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Exit door locked.
  For reporting purposes only. Front door swing arm is broken and operator is keeping exit door locked.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.