Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
74
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ramekin being used as a scoop for croutons. Observed operator removing ramekin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambrs wet nesting on drying rack. Observed operator separate cambros **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed insides of reach in coolers with food debris on shelves/edges.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored handles down in racks for rolling. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream in ice cream freezer with out lid on ice cream for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris, throughout kitchen and server ally. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some Togo containers near dry storage not inverted. Observed operator inverting items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar, both soda gun waste lines missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines missing on both soda gun holsters in bar.
29-17-4
74
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime inside of dish machine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-18-4
47
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed black mold like substance inside dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cambro in rice bin to be used as a scoop. Service Manager removed immediately.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors around cove molding/baseboards with black like food debris buildup. Spoke with Service Manager on proper procedures.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well by fry station with water off. Terese Service Manager turned on water supply. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at salad station with handles down forks. Service Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
78
Sep 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208.
How does Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 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 Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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