CHEDDARS SCRATCH KITCHEN #2208
18600 VETERANS BLVD, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 941-467-3648
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Half and half1/2 gallon 4 total. Expired 06232023. Did stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the maximum temperature for the high temperature sanitizer dishmachine at 157F after running four cycles. The operator reset the breaker on the hot water booster. Observed the dishmachine temperature at 160F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in the upper rail section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator placed ice bags on the above foods for cooling. Observed cut watermelon (48F - Cold Holding) in a condiment tray behind the bar. The operator placed ice on the watermelon for cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black mold-like substance on the lemonade dispenser nozzle at the server beverage station. The operator cleaned and sanitized the nozzle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to packaged crackers on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
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.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in server station without a date marking on container, when opened. Observed operator putting date marking on container of milk.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin being used as a scoop for croutons. Observed operator removing ramekin.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with hair restraint on, but long hair not restrained back to avoid hair falling forward. Observed employee restraining hair.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambrs wet nesting on drying rack. Observed operator separate cambros
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop in dipper well, with well not turned on. Observed operator turn on water supply to dipper well.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler in server station at 75F, with cut romaine in hotel pan for back up. Observed operator removing romaine and storing in walk in cooler. Observed a work order being put in as well.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris, throughout kitchen and server ally.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed insides of reach in coolers with food debris on shelves/edges.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored handles down in racks for rolling.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream in ice cream freezer with out lid on ice cream for protection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar, rice, and possibly flour in bins without identifying labels.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Observed employee tying apron on then starting to put gloves on without handwashing. After coaching employee, employee washed hands and then put gloves on.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee remove phone from make table, put into pants pocket, then resumed working.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed bar 3 compartment sink test strip at a zero for quaternary sanitizer solution. Observed Operator empty sink, refill, add sanitizer,and test to 200 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chocolate milk at server reach in without date marking on when opened. Observed employee date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on drying rack with food stains and possibly black mold like substance on them. Observed Kitchen manager taking cutting boards out to dumpster voluntarily.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris. Observed kitchen staff starting the cleaning process.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on drying rack with groove marks on them. Observed Kitchen manager taking cutting boards out to dumpster voluntarily.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at the fry station make table. Observed employee put away phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on drying racks stacked wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of product on freezer walk in floor. Observed operator putting items on freezer shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave on cook line with dried on food debris on shield. Observed kitchen manager removing shield and cleaning it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris. Observed kitchen staff starting the cleaning process.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at Togo station, Togo containers on top shelf not inverted properly. Observed employee inverting to open end down.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice, brown sugar, white sugar, creole seasoning stored in bins without labels. Observed Kitchen manager labeling all items above.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large clear plastic pans wet nesting on dry storage shelf. Observed operator starting to separate containers to properly air dry.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some Togo containers near dry storage not inverted. Observed operator inverting items.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar, both soda gun waste lines missing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers next to walk in cooler and hand washing sink, not identified. Observed operator putting labels on items.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food build up on can opener that was sitting in holder, ready to use. Observed operator removing and assigning an employee to clean it properly in dish.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand soap dispenser missing from sink at hand sink by dish machine. Observed operator putting a bottle of hand soap at hand sink by dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cooler door at salad make station in server area. Observed operator removing tongs and putting in dish.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines missing on both soda gun holsters in bar.
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Half and half1/2 gallon 4 total. Expired 06232023. Did stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler at bar at 54F. Minute Maid Strawberry Smoothie and Minute Maid Peach smoothie swollen. Stop sale both products. All fruit and beer was removed to a different cooler by bartender. Cubed steak temping at 57F Manager removed and stop sealed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cubed steak temping at 57F Manager removed and stop sealed it.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 2%milk open and in use with no date marking. General manager dated container immediately.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime inside of dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo soup cardboard container in the Alfredo seasoning used to scoop. No handle on soup cup. GM removed immediately.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker, a wallet, and ear buds on prep table, across from fry station breading station
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons and table spoons in dish rack with clean dishes stored handles down. Observed gm taking to dish to re wash and turn correctly.
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