Checkers #292
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Checkers #292, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Plant City facility scores 81, putting Checkers #292 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked beef and cooked chicken in warmers. Manager started timers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drainage pipe was disconnected from hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager reattached drain pipe **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked meats in warmers, American cheese, cut tomatoes and cut lettuce. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Shredded cheddar on cook line since 8am, no time marking
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 employees working and no certified food manager on site
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently two managers Logan and Andreas hired a few months back.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by boxes. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager scooping fries on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler, racks soiled with mold, like substance and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that 1 new hired employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler cooler shelving soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cut tomatoes, lettuce and cheese on make line. Manager labeled
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that 1 food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired 2 days ago. Manager had employee read and sign agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed torn gasket and ice around door. Door is unable to fully close
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on wall in dish area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cove molding by storage 1 dead roach in between wall and shelf on cook line. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer door
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in dish area used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored in ice at ice bin at drive through register Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor next to fryers , container of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler, and a box of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls along mop sink soiled with black mold Observed old food build up along walls throughout kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected-observed employee drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #292 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #292 on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #292?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Checkers #292.
How does Checkers #292 compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Checkers #292 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Checkers #292's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #292 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Checkers #292 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 #292 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #292 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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