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CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

1770 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386.226.2645

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats296
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407351
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -3 flies in storage area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched clothing with gloved hand preparing Philly. After employee removed gloves washed hands and put new gloves on
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -wait station shredded cheese 55f less than 4 hours placed in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -Servers scoop ice drinks, scoop soup and make salads
Intermediate/13-06-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head -can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. -Reheating chart reheat temperatures not listed on time out column 7/1/26 chart - HACCP log cooling missing final temperature for taco meat 7/2/26 -hourly count time out missing on fire chart
Intermediate/03G-49-2/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 microwaves soiled on cookline -2 ovens in prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiling with grease over char grill -gasket soiled on reach in cooler drawers on cookline -exterior of rib spice container -exterior of cooling brut soiled -exterior of 2 walk in cooler-doors soiled -2 carts by ice machine soiled -gasket soiled on meat walk in cooler -blue floor fan soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall and base board behind 3 compartment sink soiled -walls soiled behind soda boxes -behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet and pipe leaking
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Jumbo season
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under mixer -floor soiled under 3 compartment sink at bar
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
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Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease build up on sandwich press -mixer head soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of 2 ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in prep area -interior of small oven on cookline
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled cookline -reach in cooler drawers gasket soiled -exterior of rib spice container soiled -gasket soiled on walk in cooler -exterior of seasoning containers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Hoods time extension. Other items complied Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment -behind soda boxes
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers -floors soiled under cookline -floors soiled under equipment in storage room
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Storage complied Time Extended
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. -employee went from dirty dishes,put gloves went to clean dishes,did not wash hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -2 heat strips failed to turn black -manager thermometer read 150f Ran dish machine 6 plus times
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -waitstation Cole slaw 51f less than 1 hour
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease build up on sandwich press -mixer head soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shirt on shelf
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in coolers,cookline
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Interior of 2 ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in prep area -interior of small oven on cookline
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled cookline -reach in cooler drawers gasket soiled -exterior of rib spice container soiled -gasket soiled on walk in cooler -exterior of seasoning containers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach in cooler drawers soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -under chip station
Basic/29-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment -behind soda boxes
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -100 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers -floors soiled under cookline -floors soiled under equipment in storage room
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on fry cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Garbage/debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · Improved Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to ice machine -behind three compartment sink -storage room -wall soiled behind dish machine -walls soiled behind equipment at bar
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 5, 2025 · By ice machine and storage area time extension Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -3 flies in storage area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -reach in cooler drawer beef over pork
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes 45f,fish 52f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -by dish machine
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on fry cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment at bar
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Garbage/debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled over char grill -handsink soiled by office -exterior of reach in cooler on cookline -grease build up on wheels of henny penny -grease build up on fry holding station -exterior of rib spice -pallet with flat trays soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to ice machine -behind three compartment sink -storage room -wall soiled behind dish machine -walls soiled behind equipment at bar
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under dish machine
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and pad soiled.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Improved Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of turbo chef oven -2 ovens in prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Turbo chef complied Ovens improved Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood over char grill soiled with grease -side of fryers soiled with grease -sides of grill soiled with grease -wheels on fryers with build up of grease -drink holds by mixer soiled -exterior of seasoning container
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Side of fryers,seasoning container complied. Other items improved Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -meat walk in cooler raw bacon over ready to eat and raw chicken over cabbage
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich press soiled with grease - toaster belt build up of grease
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -light lenses soiled in dish machine area
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -Fryer basket -hood to dish machine rusting
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and pad soiled.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -pasta
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of turbo chef oven -2 ovens in prep area
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood over char grill soiled with grease -side of fryers soiled with grease -sides of grill soiled with grease -wheels on fryers with build up of grease -drink holds by mixer soiled -exterior of seasoning container
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -on shelves out side of rear door
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls heavily soiled in mop sink area -walls soiled in dish machine area -by ice machine
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under fryers -floors soiled by mixer -floors soiled in walk in cooler -floors soiled under dish machine
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Alfredo sauce 46f less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -mixer head -grease build on sand press
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in cooler drawer -hood above dish machine rusting
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline -deep grout lines on floor on cookline -per manager getting quotes
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -grease build up in small oven on cookline -grease build up in two ovens on prep line
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on filters over char grill -hood filter soiled over char grill. -reach in cooler drawers gasket soiled -exterior of mixer -pallet with chip container soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -outside of rear door
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - by brooms
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee pull up pants with gloves continued to work with food, manager corrected employee. Employee wash hands and put new gloves on
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage and chicken mix 46-52f less than for hours placed in another cooler corrected to 38f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -casserole 119f-124f manager placed on oven
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -toaster metal belt soiled with grease -mixer head and exterior of mixer -sandwich press soiled grease
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in prep area
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease over char grill -reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled -shelf under steam table soiled -grease build up around flat grill -pallet next to ice machine -exterior of yellow container used for ice bath -exterior of rice,panko,sugar,flour contaners
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -stored outside rear door area
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled next to ice machine -wall soiled around mop sink and where browns are stored -
Basic/36-27-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under equipment on cookline -walk in freezer
Basic/36-10-4
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee grab cooked bake potato and cooked chicken strips with bare hands. Manager coach employee
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sour cream 46f
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine soiled
Basic/16-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -mug,Thermos by bar equipment
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Middle hinge on meat walk in cooler not properly attached.
Basic/36-60-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease over char grill -exterior of cookline equipment soiled -gaskets soiled on reach in coolers cookline -grease build up on char grill -sandwich press soiled -grease build up on hood in prep area -gasket soiled on salad cooler -exterior of rib Spice container soiled -walk in cooler gaskets soiled -exterior of storage containers in storage area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler drawers on cookline
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of single service stored outside of rear door.
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -where mops are hinge to dry
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -food, debris and grease build up on floor under cookline equipment -floor soiled in walk in freezer -floor soiled under bar equipment
Basic/36-10-4

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.