Checkers Drive in Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
86
Score
CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT, located at 2775 Panola Rd in Lithonia, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, plumbing, and ventilation. Across four recorded inspections, CHECKERS DRIVE IN RESTAURANT has maintained a mostly low-risk status.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: Shelves in the walk-in cooler are unclean with build-up. Interior of the small line cooler (used for storage) is unclean with food debris. Shelf underneath the grill is unclean with food particles and grease build-up. CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Discussed with PIC to clean well.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed when turning on the hot water at the front handsink. CA: (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVATION: employee cup with liquid observed on shelf for food storage. CA: (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: cup was discarded. Discussed with PIC to ensure that staff use a cup with a lid and straw and to store away from food, single service items and equipment. Recommend having crew members to place their names or initials somewhere on the cup.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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