CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
2391 SUN VISTA DR, Lutz FL 33559 · 813.948.3016
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor under expo line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023062235 | Oct 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2023057277 | Aug 3, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 3 times chlorine 0ppm reading. Operator set up triple sink quaternary solution 200ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut romaine lettuce 54F-cold holding)fish (56F - Cold Holding); raw country steak (51F - Cold Holding); shredded American cheese(55f-cold holding)mozzarella cheese(55F-cold holding)chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw ribeye steak (55F - Cold Holding); steak (57F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); American white cheese (55F-cold holding)cooked pork rib (56F - Cold Holding); pork chops( 57F-cold holding); pico (53F - Cold Holding); queso (ROP) (57F - Cold Holding); red beans(ROP) (57F); beef in bags 56F-cold holding) marinara sauce (57F - Cold Holding); baked potato soup (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator stated no food temperature have been monitored today and ambient temperature 58F. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut romaine lettuce 54F-cold holding)raw fish (56F - Cold Holding); raw country steak (51F - Cold Holding); shredded American cheese(55f-cold holding)mozzarella cheese(55F-cold holding)raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw ribeye steak (55F - Cold Holding); steak (57F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (56F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); American white cheese (55F-cold holding)cooked pork rib (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops( 57F-cold holding); home made pico (53F - Cold Holding); queso (ROP) (57F - Cold Holding); red beans(ROP) (57F); beef in bags 56F-cold holding) marinara sauce (57F - Cold Holding); baked potato soup (56F - Cold Holding); Fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator stated no food temperature have been monitored today, ambient temperature in walk in cooler is 58F. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROP Package beans no date marked in reach in cooler
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of orange grease cleaner stored on table by clean silverware. Manager removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler hand sink. Manager refilled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in container of ranch in server station. Manager removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of stacked plastic containers in dish area
Equipment in poor repair. High temp dish machine in bar area not actively being used not reaching 160f on final rinse.
Food storage containers and blue container lids cracked in dish area.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Approved HACCP letter not maintained at the food establishment. Manager got approval letter and placed in binder
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish pit
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dishwasher running at 140-158 f tested 6 times discussed with manager to use three compartment sink for sanitation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee touched face with gloves than grabbed clean dish plates no hand washing, employee washed hands after manager talked to employee
Food stored on floor. Donated food in brown bucket on floor walk in freezer employee removed.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked something up off the floor took gloves off then put new gloves on without washing hands, manager had employee remove gloves and wash hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and white cutting board
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf next to 3 compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on floor behind grill
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Alto shaam interior soiled
Oct 5, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of cooler next to fryer
Oct 4, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer on cell phone while putting clean dishes away without washing hands
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live in drawer of non working unit on cook line under grill 2 live on wheel of non working unit on cook line 1 live on floor under oven in prep area 1 live on wheel of oven in prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead under reach in cooler on cook line 5 dead in grout of floor behind non working unit in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of cooler next to fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on fry side
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from line under sink at dish machine
Aug 4, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine temperature at 157F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under soda station soiled Floor under dish machine soiled Floor under all equipment in kitchen All floor drains soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen
Aug 3, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly in to go area 2 small flies around chip machine 2 small flies under soda station 2 small flies around dish machine 1 small fly by ice machine 2 small flies in mop sink area 22 small flies in dry storage 3 small flies in storage area where fry oil is kept
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on floor under expo line
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 26 rodent droppings inside heat well compressor area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine temperature at 157F
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. High temperature Test strips are expired
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead on floor next to rack in to go area 2 dead cockroaches on floor under hand sink in expo are 1 inside back of shelf in expo cooler 5 dead of floor behind garage can at expo 1 dead under dish machine 4 dead cockroaches on floor in expo area under bun table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook no hair restraint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under soda station soiled Floor under dish machine soiled Floor under all equipment in kitchen All floor drains soiled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of grill on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
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.