Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Cheddar's Casual Cafe has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Cheddar's Casual Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle for soda dispenser at bar soiled with black substance. Operator cleaned nozzle. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line closer to ware-washing area. Buildup of grease and food debris on deep fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Tomatoes stored over ready-to eat carrots and cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of corn flour not labeled at breading station. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on storage shelf not properly air-dried. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Several containers at clean dish storage
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped lettuce holding 55-56f. Advised rapid chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Small poodle like dog in the food establishment or on premises. Spoke to manager about animal.
35A-01-4
Basic - Mop water or other wastewater appears to have overflowed, leaving a trail of old food and scraps near back door.
28-04-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooling racks throughout kitchen heavily soiled. Chip hot holding dispenser heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Bowls on cookline stored with stacked bowls of dirty dishes.
16-45-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on several cooks, preps and other staff.
13-07-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Several ice scoops with jagged edges.
14-13-4
61
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cook line reach in coolers gaskets - hand wash sinks - walk-in cooler shelves, trays carts. - walk-in cooler fan cover heavy dusted - exterior of fryers - table next to fryers - table under microwave - chips cabinet - clean dishes shelves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Several areas of the kitchen -dishwasher area - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce and ribs in reach in cooler drawers overnight 57-61° F, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce and ribs in reach in cooler drawers overnight 57-61° F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - bar 0 ppm
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - prep tables at cook line with food debris. - mixer head with old dough encrusted**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - manager arrived at 11:00am while conducting inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - next to dishwasher area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream reach in freezer heavy dirty ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
16-38-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Some reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cook line reach in coolers gaskets - hand wash sinks - walk-in cooler shelves, trays carts. - walk-in cooler fan cover heavy dusted - exterior of fryers - table next to fryers - table under microwave - chips cabinet - clean dishes shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Several areas of the kitchen -dishwasher area
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
25
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - cooked ribs from yesterday 46°-49°
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - cooked ribs from yesterday 46°-49°
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. - cooked ribs from yesterday 46°-49° wrapped in aluminum foil in walk-in cooler rack
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Accumulation of encrusted food around mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 90°**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin waiters area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled back door.
16-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven, smokers
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - light bulb in hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Grease accumulated on kitchen cooking equipment, fryers, flat top, table - all reach in cooler gaskets and edges around the doors and drawers of reach in coolers - walk-in coolers gaskets - walk-in cooler fan cover dusted
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Walls throughout the kitchen soiled with accumulated black debris in hand wash sink next to dishwasher area, 3 bay sink wall, dishwashing area wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In dishwasher area
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm- 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheddar's Casual Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheddar's Casual Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheddar's Casual Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cheddar's Casual Cafe.
How does Cheddar's Casual Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Cheddar's Casual Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Cheddar's Casual Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cheddar's Casual Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheddar's Casual Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cheddar's Casual Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheddar's Casual Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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