CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN 2200
16455 SW 88 STREET, Miami FL 33196 · 305.388.6236
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed vacuum breaker in the incorrect placement at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed broken at the corner a plastic food pan containing pico de gallo inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded container.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish level not reaching 160°F per thermal label on first and second attempt. 3rd attempt, dish level temperature hit 157°F max on the thermometer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors inside walk in freezer.
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Food stored on floor. Observed two plastic gallons of oil on the floor by hws near walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice cream chest freezer, not in use at time of routine inspection, a new equipment is used to hold ice cream.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler located across grill.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice cream chest freezer, not in use.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Observed employee bag stored on shelf with soda boxes. Operator removed bag.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at fries reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside ice cream reach in freezer
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with ice buildup inside and on door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the main cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor at the cook line soiled. Employee broomed and mopped immediately.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over cooked meatloaf in grill drawers. Operator relocated products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Richard A 1/10/2025.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in freezer door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers soiled with grease
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entrance of bar area
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle near grill soiled with old food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer, conveyor oven and steamer soiled with old food debris at cook line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gin holster at bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hole in spray hose at dish area. As per GM, part required for repair has been ordered.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over vegetables and cheese at the cook line. The manager moved the shrimp to the bottom shelf and the vegetables and cheese to the top shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a squeeze bottle with soap at the bar not labeled. The manager had it labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn across from the fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed small black straws at the bar not wrapped on the bar top. As per the manager the straws are use in cocktails.
Jun 11, 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior, soiled located preparation area across from the prep sink.
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior, soiled located preparation area across from the prep sink.
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.