Checkers
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2023, Checkers has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The latest visit found four violations, down from five violations the time before.
Across the inspection history, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: boxes of food stored directly in freezer floor
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: left side fryer is broken, according to pic, and filled with old congealed oil, old food debris and trash
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Inspector notes: 3 comp faucet has significant leak
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: floors dirty behind/under equipment, equipment dirty on the outsides, Walk-in cooler (wic) door handle is broken, air vents dirty throughout kitchen
82
Mar 9, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed service window left halfway open
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Observed personal drink stored in reach-in freezer.
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service item on the floor in the middle of the kitchen
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the reach-in freezer excessively dirty
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors of the walk-in cooler excessively dirty
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls excessively dirty throughout kitchen area
70
Feb 18, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Observed condensation leak in walk-in cooler.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
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Jan 16, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) cracked lexan pan
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) debris buildup in reach ins and on ice machine
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) Trash in parking lot, full ,uncovered grease trap will overflow into parking area if rained on
1200-23-01-.05(5)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. Food thawing in standing water
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. hoppers were open with no lid to prevent debris/insect contamination
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv pepper scoop stored with handle in product
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Sani bucket stored in handsink
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
70
Jan 15, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: water filtration system leaking into container and over flowing into hand sink by ice machine in back,
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: ice scoop under ice at drive thru,
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: pink mildew on white plastic lid to burger freezer, needs replacing,
82
Dec 29, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) The quat. test strips that are present are expired. Provide in date test strips.
1200-23-01-.04(5)(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. The ceiling tiles are stained. Clean or replace the ceiling tiles.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hvac vents have dust and rust present. Clean or replace the vents.
Current permit posted
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.08(3)(i)10. The permit that is posted is expired. please post the current permit.
1200-23-01-.08(3)(i)10
Most recent inspection posted
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii) Please post the most recent inspection report.
1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii)
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: Please provide a no smoking sign at the entrance of te establishment.
74
Nov 20, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Fountain drink machine has product buildup in and around the dispenser nozzles.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Excessive Ice buildup in WIF.
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Jul 30, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometers in meat ice bins
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: Unlabeled white substances in tin containers
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Uncovered hamburgers in ice bin
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Inverted to go boxes on prep stations
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash surrounding dumpster area
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol are conspicuously posted at every entrance.
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Jul 12, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2) Sprayer head at 3 comp sink observed hanging well below flood rim.
1200-23-01-.05(2)
Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. No visible thermometer in chest freezer (raw patties)
1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9
Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(4)(c) Observed employee dump dirty mop water directly on to parking lot.
1200-23-01-.05(4)(c)
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Jul 11, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Employee beverage stored with raw beef in cold holding container.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) One food employee without hair restraint.
1200-23-01-.02(3)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(b) No paper towels nor soap in mens restroom.
1200-23-01-.06(3)(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Kitchen ceiling in need of repair.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(d) Ventilation above stovetop needs cleaning.
1200-23-01-.06(3)(d)
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Apr 25, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(a) No hand towels
1200-23-01-.06(3)(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Uncovered foods
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Improperly stored ice scoop on drain board
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Improperly stored single service items in boxes on floor
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
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Feb 15, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: Improper labeling of containers and lettuce in the walk-in refrigerator.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Cups on the floor in the storeroom and in the drivethru.
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: No hair restraints worn by employees.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice machine has black mold in it. Please wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine.
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Aug 10, 2023
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Checkers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Checkers on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Checkers?
Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Checkers.
Has Checkers's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Checkers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Checkers 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Checkers is inspected around five times per year on average.
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