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CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2197

6109 WESTWOOD BLVD, Orlando FL 32821 · 407-345-8922

Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats258
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814714
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. In dish area. Did not land on clean dishes or any food. Next routine per Randy Hicks
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Neither thermometer puck nor thermometer for dish machine working
Intermediate/16-62-1
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in pasta on cookline
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cookline handle pan of raw chicken, wiped hands on towel, then continued handling clean equipment. Operator coached employee on proper glove change
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice cream chest freezer
Basic/14-71-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at server area
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. In dish area. Did not land on clean dishes or any food. Next routine per Randy Hicks
High priority/35A-02-7
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on shelf in dish area above clean dishes
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids at bar
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers under flattop. Salad dressing reaching at expo. Ice cream freezer. Operator instructed employees to clean all units
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested below 150ppm at prep table. Operator will refill
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Marke table sets1; sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes and onion mix (45F - Cold Holding) Cooler drawers under flattop; raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Operator states items remain coolers overnight, items were removed placed in walk-in cooler while units were cleaned, then placed back in units. Operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers under flattop. Salad dressing reaching at expo. Ice cream freezer. Operator instructed employees to clean all units
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested below 150ppm at prep table. Operator will refill
Basic/21-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over whole muscle meat in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Temperature read 147°F per puck. Hot water heater being installed during inspection. Will return to ensure proper temperature is being reached
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Retested at 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. Cheesesteak beef dripping into sliced cheese in cooler drawer on cookline. Operator discarded
High priority/08A-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over whole muscle meat in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station-; buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding)at fry station. Chicken temperature 42°F, buttermilk at 41°F. Operator states in unit less then 1 hour. Exchanged buttermilk with cold product, placed ice bags on chicken
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bagged product on floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad drawers.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm at bar. Retested at 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside chip holder in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handsink by dish washing area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Freezer floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet to handwash sink in kitchen does not turn off all the way.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several in bar area.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400+++ at bar. Operator replaced
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife in handsink next to rethermalizer
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.