Checkers #3192
1595 Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216880
What drove the grade
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection4 intermediate (2 repeats), 6 basic (2 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No hot water coming out of valve, front hand wash sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand wash sink not available for use next to exit door. Water turned off due to leak.
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink next to exit door.
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink next to exit door.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Stand up reach in freezer using cardboard for labels lining.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Left bottom corner of exit door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind bread racks and white chest freezer.
Repeat violation
Ceiling tile missing above prep station in middle area.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Missing covers above steam well area. Missing covers in front unit by fryers.
Repeat violation
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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.