Checkers #718
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Checkers #718 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Lauderhill restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer for French fries
14-69-4
95
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Triple sink sanitize section has visible food debris. Operator cleaned out **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
95
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Monna Dumorne 9/15/2024 expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Back of walk in freezer, ice build up on back left wall
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of dust on on monitors above hot table/cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On wall next to ice machine, accumulation of dust
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above walk in cooler area
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some hotel pans and plastic containers stacked on top of each other still wet
24-08-4
70
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reads 0ppm, operator remade to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
95
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot hold tray by fryers, mozzarella sticks (88-103F - Hot Holding). Container not being held properly in hot tray to maintain temperature. Per manager cooked less than 45 minutes. Manager refried and moved to properly hot hold in tray. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty metal pans in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Mar 9, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw opened breaded chicken stored over opened raw fish in standing reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in freezer
08A-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods greater than 41°F tartar sauce (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (66F - Cold Holding); American cheese (65F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods greater than 41°F tartar sauce (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (66F - Cold Holding); American cheese (65F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in freezers sliding doors with grooves no longer cleanable with embedded mold like substance build up and interior of freezers with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash-located at 3 compartment sink not accessible with a cambro of utensils inside sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance ion the nozzle of the milk shake machine and interior of soda nozzles at drive thru station.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop directly sitting in salt and pepper mix on dry storage shelf.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust under grills and soda station
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in the kitchen or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Observed Employee wearing jewelry dangling bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Observed In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
Basic - Observed heavy Ice buildup in reach-in freezers located at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
32
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers #718 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers #718 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers #718?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers #718.
How does Checkers #718 compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Checkers #718 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Checkers #718's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers #718 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers #718 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Checkers #718 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers #718 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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