CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE
1650 RINEHART RD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-302-4120
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -4 live, small flying insects in dry storage area
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak 50F, stored in reach-in cooler drawer, operator placed on ice to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board stained
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout kitchen underneath equipment -floor underneath prep sink
Ice bucket stored on floor, operator educated employee
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures handout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath dishwasher drain board -walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer doors -fry station, shelves and table legs -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area -wall behind dish storage rack
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salsa 46-48F, per operator stored in turned off cold well less than 2 hours, employees relocated salsa to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -extra containers of dishwasher soap stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to stand mixer used to store knife, operator removed
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls on storage rack, employee inverted
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -bulk sugar container lid cracked
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers -top and back of fryers -monitor over fry station -fry station prep table wheels have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of plastic lids stored on floor in dry storage area, operator elevated
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout kitchen -floor underneath dishwasher -dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers -inside bottom of reach-in cooler drawers -buildup of food debris/soil residue cooking on equipment -fryer dump station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -4 live, small flying insects in dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: spinach dip 44-48F, cooked penne pasta 44-45F, salad mix 46-47F, cooked mushrooms 45F, shredded cheese 45-46F, queso 50F, alfredo sauce 51F -reach-in cooler drawer below grill: raw ground beef 44-45F, employee placed bag of ice on top -bar area: cut watermelon 63F, stored in top of ice bin, operator relocated to freezer to rapidly cool
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -white plates on dish drying rack, operator inverted
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic square containers on shelf above prep sinks
Equipment in poor repair. -walk-in cooler not holding temperature, operator called repair technician
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout kitchen -floor underneath dishwasher -dry storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -"Turbo Chef" oven -"Blodgett" ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers -inside bottom of reach-in cooler drawers -buildup of food debris/soil residue cooking on equipment -fryer dump station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on edge of sanitizer bucket in bar area, submerged in sanitizer
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler drawer with raw foods stored in it unable to close properly
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked pasta 50-54F, per operator cooked yesterday at 6pm, operator discarded
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. -tested 2x, 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta 45-46F, per operator stored in top of salad reach-in cooler overnight, operator discarded -philly beef 63F and spinach dip 60F, per operator all stored in lower portion of reach-in cooler overnight, operator discarded -cooked pene pasta 54F, sour cream 53F, whipped butter 51F all stored in top of cookline reach-in cooler less than 2 hours, operator relocated foods to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -garlic butter, per employee held under time less than 1 hour lacking time marking, operator started timer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried fish 108F and fried shrimp 118F, per operator less than 30 minutes stored in hot holding unit next ro fryers, operator discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb on outside of back door
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler drawer with raw foods stored in it unable to close properly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in bar area, operator states water coming from bar area dishwasher -cookline, operator squeegeed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler drawer gaskets have an accumulation of food debris -hot holding station next to fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of hinged containers and foil lids stored on the floor in dry storage area, operator relocated
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -on prep table, operator removed
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit path blocked by cardboard boxes, operator cleared
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse above clean equipment in bar area near sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor drains in bar area soiled -cheese on walk in cooler floor -shelves in walk in coolers soiled -shelves in dry storage area soiled
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -on top shelf under cooling unit. Per operator, repair team has been notified
Missing drain plug at dumpster. -per operator, dumpster was delivered without the plug one week ago and responsible party has been notified
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves of point of sale table in bar soiled -gaskets of reach in drawers on cook line soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -dish rack near ice machine
Jan 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Establishment removed conveyer oven and added char grill and turbo chef on cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -bag box soda area -floor under ice machine soiled -corner area in bar near dish machine soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets walk in cooler soiled -exterior of corn meal /flour containers -grease build up around grill -build up of grease exterior of turbo chef -exterior of ice cream soiled -exterior of floor fan soiled -residue buildup around soda nozzles -dust builder up of black cord on cookline -gasket soiled on meat walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around ice machine -behind dish machine
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head heavily soiled
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Establishment removed conveyer oven and added char grill and turbo chef on cookline
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine soiled
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -bag box soda area -floor under ice machine soiled -corner area in bar near dish machine soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets walk in cooler soiled -exterior of corn meal /flour containers -grease build up around grill -build up of grease exterior of turbo chef -exterior of ice cream soiled -exterior of floor fan soiled -residue buildup around soda nozzles -dust builder up of black cord on cookline -gasket soiled on meat walk in cooler
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -next to mixer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around ice machine -behind dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink
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