Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
February 26, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Checkers currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 26, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 26, 2025
- Date
- February 26, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 6, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Checkers has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: February 2025 and September 2023. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 3.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Checkers's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkers's current NYC health grade?
Checkers currently has a A grade.
When was Checkers last inspected?
Checkers was last inspected on February 26, 2025.
What was Checkers's latest inspection score?
Checkers's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Checkers have in its latest inspection?
Checkers had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Checkers located?
Checkers is located at 260 East 161st Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41565678
Last updated: June 26, 2026