CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2173

CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2173 maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in BROOKSVILLE. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

12280 CORTEZ BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10923586

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning scoops stored with handle in direct contact with the products. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

5/6/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8873318

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8778859

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the bin in bar and server area off the kitchen.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on drying rack
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet in bar area. Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryers cubed steak (53F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am, temperatures were taken and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck- cubed steak 43F ; buttermilk 47F; raw chicken 35F **Corrective Action Taken**

9/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8443977

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. -walk In cooler fan guards
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter near dumpster area for steam kettles needed service/changed in 2020.

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8443092

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 1 rodent dropping in bar area underneath cooler. Operator had area cleaned and sanitized. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8443797

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/12/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8441357

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on stored containers adjacent to the dishmachine.
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service storage area (to go boxes and cups) in rear of establishment not able to be closed or sealed from the environment and vermin. Two doors similar to a garbage enclosure style present with gap at the bottom of the doors.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-21-4:High Priority - Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.