CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC

With 5 inspections documented, CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in WEST MELBOURNE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2130 W NEW HAVEN AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917285

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin under soda fountain front of kitchen soiled upper left corner.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dishwasher.
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime on interior of dishwasher.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawer handles on make table and bump bar above make table soiled with food debris. Located near deep fat fryers. Chip storage bin soiled.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed, alcohol license posted twice.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under flat top cooker drawer doesn't close completely. Reach in cooler under panini press frozen over and smoke at the heat exchanger.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing at deck drain near deep fat fryers.
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler fan dripping condensation on box of butter and other food containers. See stop sale.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under panini press.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located at soda fountain front of kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled with food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler under chip bin soiled. Top of serve line computers and shelf top covered in dust and food debris. Exterior wall of vent hood dripping grease.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bins stored on drying rack have old labels.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish washer not achieving 160f. Max temperature achieved 155f multiple times, inspector ran the machine four times after crew ran the machine and stated it was ready. After running six more times it was able to achieve 175f. Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-48-2:High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Plan states to calibrate thermometers daily, logs do not reflect its being done. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 14.5 butters with dripped condensation in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon in reach in cooler on cook line 47f cold holding. Located top right drawer under flat top on cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon 47f cold holding. See stop sale.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Two sanitizer buckets at 400ppm , added water to bring level down. Corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled.
  • 03G-49-2:Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Missing logs for 7-2-25. Missing information on multiple dates for temperature tracking logs Warning

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839002

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on several reach in coolers and walk in meat cooler Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on metal pan on dry rack and plastic pans on on dish rack in dish pit
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bacon fat and seasonings in prep area

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738109

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris and rust build up on dishwashing machine
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on drying rack not inverted
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cutting board has deep grooves
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line had no hair cover. Cook put on a hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler condenser broken- no food held in cooler, repair order submitted **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled need cleaning on several cooler doors
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pan with food debris found rack. Operator removed and sent to dishwasher **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese under griddle 49 F - cold holding; garlic butter in walk-in cooler 49 F - cold holding; operator rapid chilled items **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359277

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles on drawer by fryers have grease build up.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors by fryers are soiled.
  • 14-52-4:Basic - Hood vent above dishwasher starting to rust.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cube steak 47F, manager rapid chilled.

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558673

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service pans in storage area stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on service line. milk (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that milk had been in unit overnight
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib on rear dock. Hose attached and laying on ground
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site