Checkers #151

7415 Sr 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

American

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Checkers #151 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Checkers #151's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain pipe at 3 compartment sink with no air gap.

29-44-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at drink station soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by rear door blocked by bread trays. Operator removed them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on clean food pans.

16-46-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer with rust around door frame.

14-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets around walk-in freezer door are in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with food debris, and soiled behind/under cooking equipment.

36-73-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on walls under hand wash sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of freezer across from fryers - hot dogs (56F - Cold Holding), removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior, moved back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 small flies under pos at drive through 3 small flies under hand wash sink , operator killed all and sanitized wall. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on walls under hand wash sinks **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

16-46-4

Oct 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of single door cooler **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets Priority: Intermediate

22-02-4

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of stream table rusted, peeling Priority: Basic

14-11-5

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In single door cooler Priority: Basic

05-09-4

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door frame of single door cooler Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout restaurant Floor soiled in walk in cooler Priority: Basic

36-27-5

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Rubbed hands together for 6 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedure

12A-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vent above ice machine, above grill and above hand sink have mold like substance -Vent above line and soda boxes have dust buildup

36-34-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in shed where single serve items are being stored

36-30-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked above 3 compartment sink

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers #151 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers #151 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers #151?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #151.

How does Checkers #151 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Checkers #151 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Checkers #151's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #151 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Checkers #151 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Checkers #151 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #151 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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