Checker's
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
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Checker's, located at 211 Cleveland Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 11, 2026. This inspection identified two major violations concerning adequate handwashing facilities and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Checker's has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: I observed mold-like substance inside the top of the ice machine
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: I observed failure to ensure handwashing sink was easily accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the back of the ice machine again. CA: Advised PIC to dump ice and sanitize ice machine. -6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change fro...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirty floors. CA: Advised PIC to clean up as you go. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired Quat test strips (06/24) used to test concentration of the sanitizer. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and store valid Quat test strips inside facility. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accu...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the back of the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC to dump ice and sanitize the ice machine frequently to prevent mold or buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board;...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no current inspection report posted at any of the drive-thru windows and walk up windows. CA: Advised PIC to post most current inspection report on all drive-thru windows and walk up windows. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing cu...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors with debris and dirty. CA: Advised PIC to clean up debris and clean floors. cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizi...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light coming from top and bottom of back door. CA: Advised PIC to get openings covered. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed PIC not able to show documentation that there was a CFSM. Certifications that were posted were for people no longer employed. CA- facility must have a CSFM and original certificate shall be posted. 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. COS- paper towels were provided. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to test sanitizer concentration. CA- test strips shall be provided to test concentration. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sani...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the cold water not working at the 3-compartment sink. CA- cold water shall be provided. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light coming from the bottom and top of the door. CA- outer openings shall be protected. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the insides of coolers unclean with old food debris, observed equipment unclean, observed the fans unclean in the WIC, observed the shelves rusted in the WIC. CA- any nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. Vent hood filters, coolers, shelves etc. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: observed the restroom door left open. CA- restroom shall be kept closed. 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed debris on the floors under equipment, observed buildup on walls. CA- all physical facilities shall be kept clean. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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