Carrollwood, Hillsborough County

CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

11004 N DALE MABRY HWY, Carrollwood, FL 33618

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Carrollwood
County
Hillsborough
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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 24443665

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Dented can of pineapple juice in store room , manager discarded item. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24443666

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at the handwashing sink on the server front line to the left of the service window, manager replaced paper towels at the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24443662

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed pans stacked wet in the ware washing area close to the dishwasher , managers separated pans to dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24443664

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fryer oil on floor next to fryers , manager raised item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24443663

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels stuck on pans in ware washing area , manager said he will have them removed.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23950525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in dry storage rack in dish pit and in front line Reach in cooler. Rust stains inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Rust stains inside ice machine. Time Extended

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23942890

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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Discussed with manager to use three compartment sink. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23942891

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in Walk in cooler. Manager relocated raw shell eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23942894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line raw chicken 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 38F at 3:16pm, front line raw salmon 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 33F at 3:16pm, front line raw shrimp 45F at 2:25pm cooled to 41F at 3:16pm, fry line raw steak 59F at 2:39pm cooled to 35F at 3:16pm, fry line raw shrimp 56F at 2:39pm cooled to 33F at 3:16pm, fry line raw fish 56F at 2:39pm cooled to 25 at 3:16pm, fry line ham and cheese sandwich 52F at 2:39pm cooled to 42F at 3:16pm. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23942889

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket at bar area over 500ppm. Manager readjusted to 150ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23942893

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled in dry storage rack in dish pit and in front line Reach in cooler. Rust stains inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23942892

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for pork ribs, sour cream, butter, and sour cream in Walk in cooler. Warning

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23751383

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51F cold hold. Beef was at the front of the drawer other items in the drawer were at a minimum of 41F cold hold. Operator placed beef on ice.

22-02-4

Detail 23751378

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in lettuce prep.

24-08-4

Detail 23751376

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23751381

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep area from leaking hand wash sink.

08B-39-4

Detail 23751382

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lettuce not washed before cut. Discussed proper vegetable washing procedures

29-17-4

Detail 23751379

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

29-03-4

Detail 23751377

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining from hand wash sink onto the floor. Repairman called. Staff to use nearby hand wash sink until plumbing repaired

02D-01-5

Detail 23751380

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shakers and squeeze bottles containing food on cook line containing foods removed from their original container container container not labeled with common name. Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 23377228

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk salt Employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23377227

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted on storage shelf adjacent to dish area

12B-07-4

Detail 23377225

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table Employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23377226

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on storage shelf adjacent to dish pit

02D-01-5

Detail 23377230

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil not labeled Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 23377229

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top grill stored on cook line prep table

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22858548

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer boxes of food

22-08-4

Detail 22858547

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep oven

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 22308173

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee server touched hair and began boxing to go orders without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with manager.

03A-02-5

Detail 22308176

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make table Cold holding: cut tomatoes 47 f cut lettuce 47 f moved to freezer 2nd temp cut tomatoes 43 f cut lettuce 43 f Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22308175

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22308174

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and speaker on prep table by three compartment sink. Employee prepping fish. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22308177

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry storage dish shelf.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21865271

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. Tested at bar area. At 0 ppm. Retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21865270

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on bottle.

22-20-5

Detail 21865272

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21865273

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-49-4

Detail 21380958

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 127 f ran two times. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink with Quaternary ammonia.

22-45-4

Detail 21380953

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pitcher container with just water only.

03A-02-5

Detail 21380956

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- reach in cooler on service line- eggs 45 f cut tomatoes 50 f shredded mozzarella cheese 52 f sour cream 52f in house ranch dressing 50 f salsa 56 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp all temps to 43. F Sitting on speed rack Raw chicken 67 f raw chicken 67 f 2nd temp 62 f Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21380952

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed time mark. For butter operator placed time mark Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21380951

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelf's soiled were chicken stock and minced garlic is located. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21380954

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food training roster online only 50%. Completed.

27-16-4

Detail 21380960

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Service hand washing sink at 93 f hand washing sink by dish machine 85 f hand washing sink by cooks line 85 f hand washing sink in back prep by three compartment sink at 100 f

16-46-4

Detail 21380955

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry dish storage

25-09-4

Detail 21380959

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Employee using bare hands to wrap silverware. Discussed with operator to wear gloves. Employee put on gloves.

06-01-5

Detail 21380957

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken siting room temperature on sheet tray.

21-08-4

Detail 21380950

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm re made bucket to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21068551

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. Observed at 10 ppm Inspector advised operator to set three compartment sink with quats to sanitize dishes. Until dish machine gets fixed. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21068553

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler cooks line by fried chicken warmer.shredded cheese mozzarella 48 f cut lettuce 47 f cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 48 f butter 48 f sour cream 48 f operator placed in walk in freezer to rapid cool all foods went to 43 f Cold holding: reach in cooler under grill -raw salmon 45 f raw chicken 45 f operator placed ice 2nd temp all temps to 43 f Cold holding reach in cooler raw prep table raw beef 46 f ham sandwich 46 f operator placed in walk in cooler 2nd temp all foods went to 43 f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21068552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 20556265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelving by dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 20556263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Floors and air vents. Ice buildup inside top of cooks line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Time Extended

25-11-5

Detail 20556264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go boxes stored outside in trash compactor room. Room is not fully enclosed and has a large gap at the doors which open and close to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Time Extended

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20554160

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple tidbits dented at the seal. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 20554154

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched the mask on her face and then touched clean glasses without washing her hands. Server touched dirty dishes, then touched clean glasses without washing hands. Discussed with server and manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20554163

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen food storage area 10 flies in dry storage room. 3 flies in trash compactor room with to go box storage Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20554161

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station cooler- Sour cream 45° ( double panned, operator voluntarily discarded) . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-56-4

Detail 20554162

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp thermometer run through machine twice. Thermometer states the temperature of the machine is 152° , Operator also tried his high temp thermometer and his read 150° Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20554158

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on shelving by dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20554156

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken plastic container in walk in used to store ranch dressing. Operator switched out container and discarded the broken one. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20554152

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Floors and air vents. Ice buildup inside top of cooks line cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20554159

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease Conveyor oven on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20554151

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler- 3 drawer load cooler 2 drawer burger sets cooler Warning

25-11-5

Detail 20554157

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To go boxes stored outside in trash compactor room. Room is not fully enclosed and has a large gap at the doors which open and close to the outside. Warning