CHEDDARS
4101 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-544-8518
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed Wastewater/sewerage Backing up through floor drain at cook line. Both cooks are walking through it. Unable to segregate area. Establishment has called the plumber
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026021268 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2022008492 | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cook 10 min ago in steam table 112 degrees. Employee put on grill cooked to 165.
Mar 24, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed Wastewater/sewerage Backing up through floor drain at cook line. Both cooks are walking through it. Unable to segregate area. Establishment has called the plumber
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At cook line
Stored food not covered. Box Chocolate cake in walk in freezer not covered employee covered
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Country steak - 58 degrees cold holding unit in breading station. Moved. Spoke with operator about not having so full added top to pan. Second temp 41
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved HACCP plan. Cook chill Pulled two dates with operator Oct 14, Oct 1 employee missed second cooling temp on logs. Spoke to operator about adding second cooling temp to log.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect inside dry storage at service station near kitchen door 3 live flying insects at mop sink area. 1 live flying insect dry storage area.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cook at cook line pulled up his pants and did not wash hands before engaging in food preparation. Instructed to wash hands.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed prep cook cutting romaine lettuce then putting into prep sink. Eric and I checked the box in fridge does say on box wash before cut. Management Eric and I checked out the procedural book. Does indicate wash before cut. Management discarded two heads of romaine lettuce.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); pico (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding) Items were put on ice baths. Re-temped items at 3:13pm: Cooked pasta (41F - Cold Holding); sour cream (39F - Cold Holding); pico (41F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (51F - Cold Holding) Spinach dip was moved to another cold holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of chip hot holding unit in server wait station soiled with grease build up. Top of mixer head soiled with grease substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispensers ice bin interior soiled with black substance in server wait station. Ice machine interior soiled its limescale.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Turbo chef oven, broiler above expo window, double door conventional oven, and smoker interior soiled with food debris.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - inside chip holder at expo line -soiled soda nozzle at bar. Reviewed with manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 12oz beer bottle stored in ice being served to the customer in bar area. Employee removed discarded ice and beer bottle, cleaned and sanitized ice bin.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee reach into sanitizer solution bucket and wipe down cutting board, then touch clean plates without washing washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 12oz beer bottle stored in ice being served to the customer in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station/expo area a. shredded cheese (51F - Hot Holding) Operator placed shredded cheese in ice bath. Re temp at 2:05pm a. Shredded cheese 42f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter connected to mop sink faucet with water hose connected. No vacuum breaker. Operator placed vacuum breaker on splitter and reconnected hose.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers interior soiled with debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Stored food not covered. Dry-storage room Container of seasoning not covered. Operator closed lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooking oil removed from original container not labeled.
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.