Checkers Drive in Rests #386

5400 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313-1410

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Checkers Drive in Rests #386 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Lauderhill restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed meat well cover has dirty grooved marks. Operator removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at cook line, wiping cloth quaternary solution reading 0ppm. Operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 at FRYER STATION - popcorn chicken (89F - Hot Holding); chicken strips (91F - Hot Holding). Per manager all prepared approximately 30 minutes. Hot hold tray not operating. Manager discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade to correct 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under make line hand sink due to leaking supply line to drink dispenser machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line to drink dispenser machine leaking/shooting water out under hand sink by make line.

29-11-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (78F - Cold Holding) in low boy cooler. Per employee held out of temperature less than 4 hours employee placed into walk in cooler to chill.unit ambient temperature 50F. Advised employee not to place any TCS food unit unit is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (117-123F - Hot Holding) per employee held out of temperature less then one hour, employee placed chicken in fryer to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler the door is not fully attached to hinges.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both freezer chest **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer where burgers are stored.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed big gulp cup stored in reach in chest operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator correctly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest storing burger patties.

14-69-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Checkers Drive in Rests #386 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Checkers Drive in Rests #386 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Checkers Drive in Rests #386?

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 Drive in Rests #386.

How does Checkers Drive in Rests #386 compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?

Checkers Drive in Rests #386 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderhill average of 75.

Has Checkers Drive in Rests #386's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Checkers Drive in Rests #386 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Checkers Drive in Rests #386 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 Drive in Rests #386 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers Drive in Rests #386 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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