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CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

Health inspection records show CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE in FORT MYERS has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

10040 University Plaza Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33913
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13487399

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well cooked onions (107F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (105F - Hot Holding) for an hour per operator. Operator adjusted temperature and added hot water **Corrective Action Taken**

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10922166

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used as a food-contact surface. In protein walk-in cooler, cardboard from raw salmon cardboard box in direct contact with salmon, used as label. Operator asked employee to line with single service plastic wrap for proper food protection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On back prep line observed large whisk and paddle stored on top of soiled oven.

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8823178

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order. On cook line, knife wiped with sanitizer solution to remove soil residue without proper wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry steps. Spoke with operator regarding necessity for all steps if sanitizer step is required.

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8784911

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of dishwashing machine and in front of walk-in freezer.

12/18/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8383434

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At entrance to cook line bar side, above main dishwasher. Repeat 7/13/2023. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 5 servers handling food with jewelry, watches on wrists.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 servers handling food no hair restraint.

7/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8444248

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

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8440378

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above dish table has build up of dust. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in coolers behind bar. Repeat from 05-25-2023 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flies behind bar at draft beer faucet and drain. No flies landing on food or glassware. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (56 F - Cold Holding) per operator shrimp was thawed under running water 2 hours prior. Operator iced down shrimp to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed rack in walk in cooler has a mold like substance on it. Warning