Spring Hill, Hernando County

CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2173

12280 CORTEZ BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 20, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24525114

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents over salad station in kitchen.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-01-5

Detail 24265906

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning scoops stored with handle in direct contact with the products. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 23755208

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23098143

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryers cubed steak (53F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am, temperatures were taken and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck- cubed steak 43F ; buttermilk 47F; raw chicken 35F Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23098141

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the bin in bar and server area off the kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 23098142

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on drying rack

29-11-4

Detail 23098144

Basic - Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet in bar area. Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar area.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-28-4

Detail 22274862

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter near dumpster area for steam kettles needed service/changed in 2020.

36-73-4

Detail 22274861

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer floor soiled

23-03-4

Detail 22274863

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. -walk In cooler fan guards

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 22117828

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 1 rodent dropping in bar area underneath cooler. Operator had area cleaned and sanitized. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-04-4

Detail 22117326

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. Corrected On-Site

35A-21-4

Detail 22117323

High Priority - Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.

22-02-4

Detail 22117327

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.

22-20-5

Detail 22117324

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-46-4

Detail 22117328

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on stored containers adjacent to the dishmachine.

25-11-5

Detail 22117325

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service storage area (to go boxes and cups) in rear of establishment not able to be closed or sealed from the environment and vermin. Two doors similar to a garbage enclosure style present with gap at the bottom of the doors.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 21884335

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee didn't wash hangs between glove change after handling raw chicken then moving to cut lettuce on the cook line. Discussed proper hand washing with manger and employee. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 21884337

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21884331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on back prep line stained and grooved.

31A-11-4

Detail 21884334

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed scoop in hand wash sink. Discussed that hand wash sinks are for hand wash only. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21884336

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top chute of ice machine interior has growth of mold like substance.

36-73-4

Detail 21884339

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in multiple areas -server station with ice machine -dish area -walk in freezer

33-09-4

Detail 21884332

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash stacked at back door to take to dumpster. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21884333

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under hand sink in both server stations have heavy accumulation of dirt, mold and debris. -both soda fountains have build up of sticky substance Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21884330

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls behind equipment on cook line In server area with ice machine, behind prep table and ice machine Walls behind dish machine

29-17-4

Detail 21884338

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun behind bar has no waste line.

29-11-4

Detail 21884329

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In server station near kitchen, under hand sink has pipe leaking.

42-01-4

Detail 21884340

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in top of mop bucket in dry storage. Needs to be hung to allow proper drying. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 21364502

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Expo educator educated staff regarding him washing and wearing gloves and changing them as required Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21364499

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21364501

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Kitchen timer. Operator had food timer clean and then wrapped with clear film and we'll change it out every four hours of every shift change Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21364500

Basic - Walk -in freezer, interior floor have accumulation of soil residues. Operator had the floor cleaned in the walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-24-5

Detail 21059989

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Milk opened 04/23. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21059990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Housemade Ranch 44F. Manager put on ice. Recheck 43F Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 20755994

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. Multiple half gallon bottles of milk in reach in cooler. Operator dated bottles Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20755996

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee jacket stored on shelf above prep table across from walk in cooler in kitchen area. Operator relocated jacket. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20755991

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dish washing area under dish machine

10-01-5

Detail 20755988

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching bulk Jambalaya seasoning. Operator removed scoop Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20755995

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or slime. Area around drawer gaskets in reach in cooler at salad making station in front area of kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20755989

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on pans stacked on clean dish rack. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20755990

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go boxes and cases of other single service items stored in storage area with garbage compactor and soiled floors Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20755993

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket 0ppm in bar area. Employee made new sanitizer bucket 200ppm Wet wiping cloth placed of food prep table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator relocated to sanitizer bucket. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of keg cooler in bar area. Operator relocated to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20755992

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk lemon pepper seasoning in kitchen. Operator labeled bin. Corrected On-Site