Winter Haven, Polk County

CHECKERS 142

604 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 338804457

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jan 6, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

32-11-5

Detail 24281557

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Inside of restroom for customers, operator put toilet paper. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24281554

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the computer desk area, operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 24281555

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout needs to be replaced in front of the grill and in front of three compartment sink

16-46-4

Detail 24281556

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In walk in cooler metal pan label grilled chicken defrost, inside the pan shredded lettuce. Operator removed labeled from pan. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 23851468

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulated water in ceiling light

10-14-5

Detail 23851467

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23477054

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Cooler not working but is cleaned out and sanitized with no vermin activity Time Extended

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23476656

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in reach in cooler that's not working Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23476657

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working underneath cook line Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23476515

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in reach cooler that is not working Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: 4 live roaches in reach in cooler not working. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 23476514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working no food inside Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Time Extended

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23470009

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach in reach cooler that is not working Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23470012

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working no food inside Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23470011

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on the floor and operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-29-4

Detail 23470010

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open and operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 23070993

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was 82F Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23070994

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

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

40-06-5

Detail 22526724

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on top root beer box. Operator removed sweater. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22526725

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22526726

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice buildup around freezer door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22526723

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through drink machine back panel. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-09-4

Detail 22128301

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live any on single service hot dog containers above cooks line. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22128304

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on line Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22128296

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Lid in ice machine. Employee cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22128299

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22128300

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under drive thru window. Employee discarded roaches and cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22128303

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Handle broken on container hot holding burgers. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22128297

Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening box next to ice cream machine. Employee moved boxes Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22128302

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door frame. Employee removed ice during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22128298

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink on line

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

50-09-4

Detail 21813048

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee displayed business license from cell phone. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21813050

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind the grill. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21813046

Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening on the floor by ice cream machine. Removed shortening from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21813047

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fryer hamper.

25-05-4

Detail 21813049

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. By drive through window. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21813045

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters by drive through. Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21215650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake machine nozzle Ice cream machine nozzles

03F-10-5

Detail 21215648

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

36-73-4

Detail 21215647

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and debris under grills and beside fryer Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21215649

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 21215651

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

22-08-4

Detail 21215652

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior

25-05-4

Detail 21215646

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and food trays stored on floor in outside storage

36-50-4

Detail 21215653

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters

33-30-4

Detail 21215645

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Red umbrellas in dumpster area.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-72-4

Detail 20816628

Basic - Exhaust system operated with one filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Above fryers

36-73-4

Detail 20816629

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup under grills and fryer

22-08-4

Detail 20816630

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris buildup on interior of mircowave

23-03-4

Detail 20816631

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors in walk-in cooler and freezer with mold like substance

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20579490

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream nozzles. manager washed, rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20579488

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

08B-47-4

Detail 20579485

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of French fries on floor in outside walk-in freezer

33-15-4

Detail 20579491

Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid broken.

33-19-4

Detail 20579486

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

14-42-4

Detail 20579489

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above the fryers

21-38-4

Detail 20579487

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Right side drive thru window.