Palmetto, Manatee County

CHECKERS #213

1001 8TH AVE W, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 4, 2026
City
Palmetto
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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 24348136

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink faucet without a vacuum breaker with a hose attached.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 23887937

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. Observed some employees with no written plan. Emailed form to manager.

Apr 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 23741180

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a malfunctioning warmer: Fish (112F - Hot Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 30 minutes and tossed it of their own volition. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-09-4

Detail 23480065

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Original certificates not at restaurant. District manager has original certificates. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23480064

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel pans stacked above three part sink still wet.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-09-4

Detail 22979906

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. District manager has original copies. Manager will get.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 22413079

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom left side of side exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22413078

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauce bottles not labeled on food line.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-05-4

Detail 22098539

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Hand dryer not working in public restroom.

24-08-4

Detail 22098540

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans above three part sink stacked wet. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22098541

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom left side of exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21749792

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuums breaker present on exterior hose Bibb.

11-27-4

Detail 21749789

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. No plan present. Inspector will email.

40-06-5

Detail 21749791

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food line and in front of microwave. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21749790

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans above 3 part sink. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21749788

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in bottom corner of side kitchen entry door.

51-13-4

Detail 21749793

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster present. Inspector to email.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 21350813

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans above three part sink.

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

32-05-4

Detail 20891731

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken sink in exterior bathroom across from exterior walk in cooler. Operator stated they have a work order in to fix the issue. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 20891729

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint peeling from drop ceiling supports above prep line in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20891727

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cook line and under flat top grill.

33-20-4

Detail 20891728

Basic - Grease on the pad around grease receptacle.

33-29-4

Detail 20891726

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

14-69-4

Detail 20891732

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor next to door.

29-03-4

Detail 20891730

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface located behind ice machine.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 20538128

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice bin on northern side next to drive thru window. Operator discarded all the ice which was approximately 5 lbs.

36-32-5

Detail 20538127

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed drop ceiling metal fixtures peeling paint on kitchen ceiling.

29-18-4

Detail 20538130

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing beneath three compartment sink.

12B-14-4

Detail 20538134

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice bin on northern side next to drive thru window. Operator discarded all the ice which was approximately 5 lbs.

14-69-4

Detail 20538131

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the doorframe and under the condenser.

23-03-4

Detail 20538129

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside door frames of walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with dirt.

36-17-5

Detail 20538126

Basic - Observed floor tile missing under left fryer in kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 20538133

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

36-27-5

Detail 20538132

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on top lip of cove molding around the kitchen.