CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
11004 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.964.5300
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51F cold hold. Beef was at the front of the drawer other items in the drawer were at a minimum of 41F cold hold. Operator placed beef on ice.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Dented can of pineapple juice in store room, manager discarded item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the handwashing sink on the server front line to the left of the service window, manager replaced paper towels at the handwashing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed pans stacked wet in the ware washing area close to the dishwasher, managers separated pans to dry.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil on floor next to fryers, manager raised item off the floor.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels stuck on pans in ware washing area, manager said he will have them removed.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in dry storage rack in dish pit and in front line Reach in cooler. Rust stains inside ice machine.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to use three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in Walk in cooler. Manager relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line raw chicken 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 38F at 3:16pm, front line raw salmon 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 33F at 3:16pm, front line raw shrimp 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 41F at 3:16pm, fry line raw steak 59F at 2:39pm cooled to 35F at 3:16pm, fry line raw shrimp 56F at 2:39pm cooled to 33F at 3:16pm, fry line raw fish 56F at 2:39pm cooled to 25 at 3:16pm, fry line ham and cheese sandwich 52F at 2:39pm cooled to 42F at 3:16pm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket at bar area over 500ppm. Manager readjusted to 150ppm during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in dry storage rack in dish pit and in front line Reach in cooler. Rust stains inside ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for pork ribs, sour cream, butter, and sour cream in Walk in cooler.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51F cold hold. Beef was at the front of the drawer other items in the drawer were at a minimum of 41F cold hold. Operator placed beef on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in lettuce prep.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep area from leaking hand wash sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before cut. Discussed proper vegetable washing procedures
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining from hand wash sink onto the floor. Repairman called. Staff to use nearby hand wash sink until plumbing repaired
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers and squeeze bottles containing food on cook line containing foods removed from their original container container container not labeled with common name.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk salt Employee removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted on storage shelf adjacent to dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table Employee removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on storage shelf adjacent to dish pit
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil not labeled Employee labeled
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top grill stored on cook line prep table
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer boxes of food
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep oven
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee server touched hair and began boxing to go orders without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make table Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 f cut lettuce 47 f moved to freezer 2nd temp cut tomatoes 43 f cut lettuce 43 f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Employee cleaned
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker on prep table by three compartment sink. Employee prepping fish. Employee removed items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry storage dish shelf.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.