Checkers Restaurant Inspections in NYC

17 NYC locations · 67 inspections on record

Overview

Checkers operates 17 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 93.75% across 67 inspections, with an average score of 10.6 points. The chain has experienced 1 emergency closure since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

17
NYC Locations
93.75%
Grade A Rate
10.6
Avg Inspection Score
1
Total Closures

Checkers Locations by Borough

  • Queens7 locations
  • The Bronx5 locations
  • Brooklyn4 locations
  • Manhattan1 locations

Most Common Violations at Checkers

  1. 1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. 2Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  3. 3Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  4. 4Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  5. 5Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Recent Closures at Checkers

  • Checkers Closed

    122-21 Merrick Boulevard, Queens · May 29, 2024

Checkers Locations in NYC

Checkers: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Checkers locations are in NYC?

Checkers has 17 locations in New York City, with a total of 67 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Checkers restaurants typically receive?

93.75% of Checkers inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Checkers in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Checkers is 10.6 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Checkers location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Checkers locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Checkers restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Checkers NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.; 02G: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation..