CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC
2130 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.409.0711
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
3 Live, small flying insects found in back door area, dry stock
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019034025 | Jun 25, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
3 Live, small flying insects found in back door area, dry stock
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area next to protien walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on top of oil, manager moved bag.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic cambros stacked wet
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and drain behind mixer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing violations sink on cook line with bucket underneath
Feb 9, 2026Inspection 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine exterior has rust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on monitors and cables over food prep surfaces on cook line.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dishwasher.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime on interior of dishwasher.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under panini press.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate13 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 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.
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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 14.5 butters with dripped condensation in walk in cooler.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw salmon 47f cold holding. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Two sanitizer buckets at 400ppm, added water to bring level down. Corrected to 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press soiled.
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
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dishwasher.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime on interior of dishwasher.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed, alcohol license posted twice.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing at deck drain near deep fat fryers.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under panini press.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located at soda fountain front of kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled with food debris.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bins stored on drying rack have old labels.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on several reach in coolers and walk in meat cooler
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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bacon fat and seasonings in prep area
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris and rust build up on dishwashing machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes on drying rack not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cutting board has deep grooves
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line had no hair cover. Cook put on a hair net
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler condenser broken- no food held in cooler, repair order submitted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled need cleaning on several cooler doors
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pan with food debris found rack. Operator removed and sent to dishwasher
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cube steak 47F, manager rapid chilled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment handles on drawer by fryers have grease build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors by fryers are soiled.
Hood vent above dishwasher starting to rust.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
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
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping
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
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
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.