CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2173
12280 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352-596-7094
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023047262 | Jul 12, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents over salad station in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning scoops stored with handle in direct contact with the products. Operator removed scoops.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryers cubed steak (53F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am, temperatures were taken and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck- cubed steak 43F; buttermilk 47F; raw chicken 35F
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the bin in bar and server area off the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on drying rack
Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet in bar area. Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter near dumpster area for steam kettles needed service/changed in 2020.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. -walk In cooler fan guards
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes.
Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on stored containers adjacent to the dishmachine.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service storage area (to go boxes and cups) in rear of establishment not able to be closed or sealed from the environment and vermin. Two doors similar to a garbage enclosure style present with gap at the bottom of the doors.
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.