BRADENTON, Manatee County

CHECKERS #582

5220 E 15 ST, BRADENTON, FL 342034860

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Feb 18, 2026
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 24377810

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 24377813

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed in walk-in cooler bag of onions on floor person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24377811

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

42-01-4

Detail 24377812

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-22-4

Detail 23911162

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by handwashing sink.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23911160

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer for burgers.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

22-08-4

Detail 23911161

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23911163

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 23529291

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by fryers.

14-69-4

Detail 23529293

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 23025301

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Syrah

22-20-5

Detail 23025300

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 23025299

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Person in charge printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23025302

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen hood filter over fryers soiled with grease.

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 22736672

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area by Reach in freezer, Handwashing sink with a sanitizer bucket in sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22736670

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice cream machine. Person in charge filled paper towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22736673

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

36-64-5

Detail 22736671

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom areas of the establishment.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-19-5

Detail 22143966

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Shredded Lettuce, sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Cheese on service line not time marked. Educated Person in charge on time marking . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22143971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Shredded Lettuce, sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Cheese on service line not time marked. Educated Person in charge on time marking . Person in charge voluntarily discarded all items. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22143967

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. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22143969

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by Reach in freezer. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22143965

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22143970

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22143968

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back Walk in cooler behind building on west side gasket soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 21642999

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from grill. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21643000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back Walk in cooler behind building on west side gasket soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21643001

Basic - Wet mop stored in dirty mop water. Person in charge inverted mop to dry As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 21306926

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Beef Chili cooling in Walk in cooler Start time 11:00am Temperature at 2:05 pm (75F - Cooling) Educated Person in charge on cooling TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef Chili.

01B-02-5

Detail 21306928

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef Chili cooling in Walk in cooler Start time 11:00am .Temperature at 2:05 pm (75F - Cooling) Educated Person in charge on cooling TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Beef Chili.

22-20-5

Detail 21306921

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in main kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 21306924

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 21306923

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21306925

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer for frozen burger patty's.

23-03-4

Detail 21306927

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walk in freezer behind building gasket soiled with mold like substance.

33-16-4

Detail 21306929

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21306922

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head storage on bottom of mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20761335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in freezer and Reach in freezer by customer service window Raw chicken over Fries. Manager removed fries. Corrective Action Taken

12A-09-4

Detail 20761332

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched body and soiled area and went to prepare a food order and did not wash hands and change gloves. Operator stop employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20761334

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 20761336

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

33-16-4

Detail 20761333

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20481299

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs in Walkin cooler over sliced tomatoes. Manager corrected by placing eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20481304

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice bin on south side of store.

14-01-5

Detail 20481301

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup used as scoop for food in container in Walkin cooler. Manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20481300

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near food preparation area with mold like buildup.

23-03-4

Detail 20481303

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on back wall behind flat top grill.