Checkers
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
50
Score
Checkers, located at 6339 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, Georgia, underwent a high-risk food service inspection on March 18, 2026. The inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and seven minor violations. While this recent inspection indicated several areas for improvement, Checkers has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Mar 18, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current and original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view at all times. Corrective action- advised PIC to post the CFSM certificate in public view. Correct by 03/28/2026
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the reach in freezer in the main kitchen stored uncovered. Advised PIC that except when cooling items shall be covered in order to prevent contamination. Corrective action- advised PIC to place covers on all items in the main kitchen's RIF. Correct by 03/21/2026.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the bulk ice machine- interior/ food contact surface in the main kitchen stored as clean with black residue. Also observed the ice bin lid connected to the beverage machine near the drive-thru window stored as clean with black debris. Advised PIC that equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of bulk ice machine and ice bin lid. Correct by 03/21/2026.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed facility using TPHC without procedures, upon request. Advised PIC when using TPHC, written procedures shall be provided and kept on file at all times. Correct by 3/21/2026.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the 2026 food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post the 2026 permit in public view. Correct by 03/21/2026.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival observed inspection report dated for 08/15/2024 posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report in public view. Correct by 03/21/2026.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed outside bread cooler with an ambient temperature of 56.8 degrees. Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. Correct by 03/21/2026.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed stains on ceiling tiles and walls throughout the facility. Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Correct by 3/18/2026
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting in the walk-in freezer in the main kitchen. Advised PIC light intensity shall be at least 10ft candles at a distance of 30 inches. Correct by 3/18/2026.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed insect control device stored above chest freezer and multiple packages of bread. Advised PIC devices shall not be located over food prep area and prevent contact with exposed food and clean equipment. Correct by 3/18/2026.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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