CHECKER'S in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026
📍 695 ST NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10030 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Checker's in Hamilton Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 4 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
CHECKER'S in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FR...
GRADE A
Feb 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Plumbi...
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CHECKER'S in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHECKER'S last inspected?
- CHECKER'S was last inspected on June 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is CHECKER'S's current health grade?
- CHECKER'S currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHECKER'S had?
- CHECKER'S has 5 health inspections on record from February 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHECKER'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHECKER'S was 39 points on March 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHECKER'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHECKER'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.