Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

CHECKERS #284C-7060

8800 56 ST, Temple Terrace, FL 336176204

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 4, 2026
City
Temple Terrace
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23867107

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23867108

Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler and freezers. Person in charge corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 23314412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipes to the three compartment sink leaking onto the floor. Manager emptied sink out so it's no longer leaking onto the floor. District Manager arrived and will be looking at the leaking pipe. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Manager stated the they have a company that will coming out to fix the sink later this week. Time Extended

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23307154

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 5 live flies by the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. 2 dead flies by the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. 4 live flies on the wall by the ice machine 1 live flies under the hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager was able to eradicate the 5 by the handwashing sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 23307153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor soiled with food debris in the corner next to the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23307155

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee drink in a reach in freezer. Manager removed drink from freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-34-4

Detail 23307152

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed an unorganized storage area outside next to the dumpster. Manager had an employee start to organize the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23307156

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed boxes of tomatoes stored over cooked ready to eat chili. Manager corrected storage and placed ready to eat items above unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23307151

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipes to the three compartment sink leaking onto the floor. Manager emptied sink out so it's no longer leaking onto the floor. District Manager arrived and will be looking at the leaking pipe. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 23086766

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Skyler Whitaker stated her certificate is expired but has a test scheduled on Sunday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23086759

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23086765

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No proof of procedures Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 23086767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23086764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed 4 dead flies on the wall next to the ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed 1 dead fly on a soda bib 3 dead flies on the wall next to the ice machine 1 dead fly on the prep table 1 dead fly on a box of mayo 1 dead fly in the HWS 1 dead in the steam well 1 dead fly on the reach in freezer next to ice machine. 1 dead fly on the cook line Time Extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed: 1 dead fly in the HWS. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23086762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up in the corner next to the ice machine and in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 23086761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items stored on the floor in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23086763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed a slow draining HWS next to the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 23086760

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cooked beef and hotdogs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 23086604

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 42 live flies in by the dish washing area 21 live flies on the wall next to the ice machine, 2 live flies on the wall under the bread holding rack 5 live flies on the wall next to the staff computer equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: I live fly next to drive through window Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 23086605

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Skyler Whitaker stated her certificate is expired but has a test scheduled on Sunday. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23086599

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23086601

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No proof of procedures Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 23086606

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23086595

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed 4 dead flies on the wall next to the ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed 1 dead fly on a soda bib 3 dead flies on the wall next to the ice machine 1 dead fly on the prep table 1 dead fly on a box of mayo 1 dead fly in the HWS 1 dead in the steam well 1 dead fly on the reach in freezer next to ice machine. 1 dead fly on the cook line Time Extended Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23086593

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed pans stacked on top of each other without being fully dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23086598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up in the corner next to the ice machine and in the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23086596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of the microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23086603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on washed pans in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 23086602

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items stored on the floor in the storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23086594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed a slow draining HWS next to the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 23086597

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cooked beef and hotdogs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

21-08-4

Detail 23086600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 23084508

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 42 live flies in by the dish washing area 21 live flies on the wall next to the ice machine, 2 live flies on the wall under the bread holding rack 5 live flies on the wall next to the staff computer equipment. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23084511

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Skyler Whitaker stated her certificate is expired but has a test scheduled on Sunday. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23084507

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23084509

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No proof of procedures Warning

32-07-4

Detail 23084512

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23084517

Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed 4 dead flies on the wall next to the ice machine Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23084503

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed washed pans stacked on top of each other without being fully dried. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23084514

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris build up in the corner next to the ice machine and in the walk in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23084515

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bibs stored on the floor in the back near the walk in cooler . Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23084506

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of the microwave. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23084504

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on washed pans in dish area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23084516

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items stored on the floor in the storage area. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23084513

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed a slow draining HWS next to the cook line. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23084510

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cooked beef and hotdogs. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 23084505

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm Warning

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22784686

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 64F. Cut tomatoes 64F. Placed in make table at 10:50 am and discarded at 2:50 pm.

16-37-1

Detail 22784687

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22784683

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no ham no towels at hand sink located next to 3 Compartment sink.

32-07-4

Detail 22784684

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Floor is soiled with debris. Employee cleaned the floor. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22784685

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-16-4

Detail 22784688

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on slushy machine soiled with spilled liquid.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22412225

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22412227

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Manager refilled paper towels at both hand sinks on cook line and dish. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22412224

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink on shelf next to packs of burger buns. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22412226

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Manager removed, discussed proper storage. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22412222

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22412223

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21854233

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21854232

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

51-13-4

Detail 21854231

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21235732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21235734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in between the pans stored on the dish area-wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Observed wet nesting dishes. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21235733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor by the fryers with debris on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Observed the floor still has debris. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21235735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 pans at the dish area with the labels still on the pans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Observed old labels stuck to clean pans. Time Extended

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 21228135

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3live flies in the back of the kitchen area. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21228136

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at the fryer area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21228137

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21228138

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license displayed expired on 2-1-22. Manager displayed the current license 2-1-23 Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21228134

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in between the pans stored on the dish area-wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21228139

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor by the fryers with debris on the floor. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21228133

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 pans at the dish area with the labels still on the pans. Warning

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20980255

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave with encrusted debris inside the microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-04: Observed the microwave soiled. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20836590

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave with encrusted debris inside the microwave. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20836593

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the manager in charge with no CFM. Laquita Proctor. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20836591

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 2-1-22 Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20836592

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on the floor. Warning

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20400206

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored on top of Ready to eat bacon pieces. Observed manager move the tomatoes to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20400209

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink. Employee removed the items from the sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20400207

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Laverne Adams expired 5/7/21.

22-20-5

Detail 20400204

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 20400203

Basic - Condensation on ceiling tiles and vents.

51-13-4

Detail 20400205

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 20400208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters in hoods with excessive grease on the exterior.