University, Orange County

CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

12201 E COLONIAL DR, University, FL 32826

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
University
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-12-4

Detail 24412277

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee breaded chicken and place in fryer. Then change gloves no hand washing. Inspector coached on proper hand washing , Employee washed hands .

35A-02-7

Detail 24412271

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects on area were bulk sugar bags are kept by back exit door. 1 small flying insects by hostess

03A-02-5

Detail 24412275

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steaks 45F burgers 45 F , sliced chedda45, American cheese 45 , Swiss 45 f all with temperatures all placed in freezer for rapid cooling . Rechecked steak 36F, burgers 29F, cheese were discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24412272

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vac flow preventer on splitter . Needs to be placed on side were hose is connected.

22-08-4

Detail 24412274

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom oven on prep are

23-03-4

Detail 24412273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on table that has small oven next to grill . Hand sink located on dish prep area has build up.

22-16-4

Detail 24412278

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets in reach in coolers across from small oven Cooling drawers under grill Door of make table in sets 2 All gaskets in coolers on cook line blocked Shelves on meat walk in cooler have debris Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24412276

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance in wall behind rack that has cornstarch on dry storage

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 24125475

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Marinara cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 60F

01B-02-5

Detail 24125472

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Marinara cooling overnight in walk in cooler with temperature of 60F

03A-02-5

Detail 24125467

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter kept in line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 67F . Operator will melt and keep hot . Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24125468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 101F for 30 minutes operator discard Repeat Violation** Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 24125470

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 24125469

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with watch Servers wearing bracelets

13-03-4

Detail 24125477

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

14-69-4

Detail 24125474

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer

38-01-4

Detail 24125471

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield on dry storage

23-03-4

Detail 24125476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler handles drawers in cook line Outside of equipment through kitchen Wheels on fryer doors Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24125473

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coling drawers under grill and on salad station Walk in cooler shelves

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23524093

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken stored in cooler located in expo line overnight with temperature of 54F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23524088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken kept in reach in cooler located by expo line overnight 54F. Pico , butter 46F, pasta 45F, sour cream kept in reach in cooler located by expo line for less of 4 hours . Manager moved items kept in cooler for less than 4 hours to another cooler. Rechecked pasta 42, butter 43F Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23524092

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli casserole kept in hot box for less than 4 hours with temperature of 116F. Reheat up to 172F. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23524089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in dry storage has debris, liquid spilled. Grease build up on fryer wheels. Grease build up on table under warmer located in fry station.

22-16-4

Detail 23524090

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have mold substance , reach in cooler in fry station have mold like substance.

24-18-4

Detail 23524091

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cleaned silverware kept at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23524087

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour no label. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22977895

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over pork in walk in cooler close to ice machines. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22977896

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22977892

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located in cook line close to expo line

22-16-4

Detail 22977897

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substances on gaskets on cooling drawers located in cook line .

24-18-4

Detail 22977894

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cleaned forks kept in green basket by kitchen entrance facing up.

36-27-5

Detail 22977893

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls close to breading station and walk in cooler have debris.

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22587117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Burger station cooler 4 beef Pattie's 57°/ 4 Cooked chicken halves 57°/ 12 slabs of ribs 55° to 59°/ Meatloaf 13 pieces 57° Drawers had thermometer, temp reading 57°; top of the cooler had correct food temps, Salad cooler Cut tomatoes 57°/ leafy greens 57°; per manager salad station is typically iced down, products from previous day, operator discarded all products, determined foods in coolers more than 4 hours.

16-21-4

Detail 22587120

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22587119

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris to right of flattop and under cooking equipment

14-38-4

Detail 22587118

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to leafy greens cracked/ 2 large lids covering, flour and cornmeal cracked/ lid to raw poultry in walk-in-cooler cracked

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 22157699

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen Ice build up in walk in freezer

14-11-5

Detail 22157697

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located on cooks line by the sauce warmer has door that does not seal when closed. Spinach dip is stored in there.

14-38-4

Detail 22157696

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids covering panko and cornmeal at prep station

22-08-4

Detail 22157698

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Three microwaves on the cooks line Salad station reach in cooler is soiled Shelving in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22157695

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the flat top grill there is debris build up Gaskets throughout kitchen are soiled

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 21737829

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels on hand sink located at bar area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 21737830

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-07-4

Detail 21737835

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21737836

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Cook preparing food with no beard guard.

36-73-4

Detail 21737831

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor on multiple areas of kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21737828

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwaves on cook line have debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21737827

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Dust on fan covers on walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 21737837

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler on pantry station has debris, reach in freezer on pantry station have debris. Shelves on walk in cooler have debris. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 21737832

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Forks kept on baskets on green baskets on servers station.

29-49-6

Detail 21737834

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Standing water on reach in cooler on pantry station. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21737833

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko and cornmeal stored on back storage. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21240871

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect at ware washing area 1 flying insect at servers station in front of heat lamp.

02C-03-5

Detail 21240873

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. Milk stored in servers area operator not able to determine when was open .Half and half and heavy whipping cream inside walk in cooler no date marked and operator not able to determine when it was open.

22-02-4

Detail 21240869

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Mixer guard had debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 21240879

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Ice dumped in hand sink by walk in cooler .

31B-02-4

Detail 21240881

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels in hand sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21240877

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in cooling drawers under flat top and grill.

40-06-5

Detail 21240876

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Cellphone stored in shelve above reach in cooler . Cooler across from chips fryer. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21240870

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee scooping queso while wearing a bracelet.

13-02-4

Detail 21240882

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Server wearing hair half up . Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21240878

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor at meat cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 21240874

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Knifes kept in water with temperature of 86F.

22-16-4

Detail 21240872

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Multiple cooling drawers in cook line have debris and mold like substance in gaskets. Reach in cooler across from chips fryers have debris. Reach in freezer across from fryers have debris. Reach in cooler across from toaster oven have mold like substance in lid. Walk in coolers shelves have mold like substance.

24-18-4

Detail 21240875

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Server wrapping silver ware and handles not facing up. Corrective action taken.

29-49-6

Detail 21240880

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in servers area in front of croissants . Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20614123

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Soda machine in servers area by pure mixes has build up.

22-20-5

Detail 20614126

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

36-32-5

Detail 20614120

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 20614124

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up in walking cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 20614121

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Under the microwave that is missing the bottom cover at the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20614125

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Ceiling at walking cooler in where the vegetables and prep is kept has build up. Back wheel of steam table in where the tenders are kept has grease build up.

46-01-4

Detail 20614122

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.Speed rack blocking back exit door.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 20456644

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20456643

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Dipper well at cook line not operable , no water in well and food debris in bottom of the well. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 20455481

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on cook line Total 6 live roaches - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed on 8-24-21 1 live roach in the server expo area by mustards 1 live roach by wet wipes 1 live roach behind make table Total 3live roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: 1 live roach by expo line under rack 1live roach crawling up the wall by dry storage Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 20455484

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20455483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dish machine 1 dead roach in compressor of reach in cooler at cook line 1 dead roach in lettuce tumble on prep table at cook line 1 dead on floor at expo line 1 dead on shelf on expo line 2 dead roaches in server area 1 egg sack in lettuce tumbler on prep table at cook line 7 dead roaches and 1 egg sake - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed 8-24-21 1 dead roach behind make table in the cook line 1 dead roach inside electrical wall unit. 1 dead roach under hot box. 1 dead roach in open space under soda machine by servers area. 1 dead roach under rack that have the pod system in the expo area. 1 dead roach by pass thru window in between the dish's area and the cook line. 1 dead roach under rack that contains the hairnets in dry storage. 1 egg sack in dish machine area Total 8 dead roaches Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed on 8-24-21 Non dead Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20455482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Dipper well at cook line not operable , no water in well and food debris in bottom of the well. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 20452691

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on cook line Total 6 live roaches - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed on 8-24-21 1 live roach in the server expo area by mustards 1 live roach by wet wipes 1 live roach behind make table Total 3live roaches Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 20452692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20452693

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dish machine 1 dead roach in compressor of reach in cooler at cook line 1 dead roach in lettuce tumble on prep table at cook line 1 dead on floor at expo line 1 dead on shelf on expo line 2 dead roaches in server area 1 egg sack in lettuce tumbler on prep table at cook line 7 dead roaches and 1 egg sake - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Observed 8-24-21 1 dead roach behind make table in the cook line 1 dead roach inside electrical wall unit. 1 dead roach under hot box. 1 dead roach in open space under soda machine by servers area. 1 dead roach under rack that have the pod system in the expo area. 1 dead roach by pass thru window in between the dish's area and the cook line. 1 dead roach under rack that contains the hairnets in dry storage. 1 egg sack in dish machine area Total 8 dead roaches Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20452690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Dipper well at cook line not operable , no water in well and food debris in bottom of the well. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 20450789

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect in office area within in kitchen area 1 flying insect in ware wash dirty dish area 9 flying insects in dry storage area Total 11 flying insects

35A-05-4

Detail 20450795

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches on cook line Total 6 live roaches

02C-03-5

Detail 20450799

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. Heavy cream at bar area and milk in server area

31A-11-4

Detail 20450788

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook rinse off knifes in hand sink by walking cooler.

22-56-4

Detail 20450797

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.Both operator and inspectors test strips not reaching 160° .

53B-14-5

Detail 20450800

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.

35A-03-4

Detail 20450798

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under dish machine 1 dead roach in compressor of reach in cooler at cook line 1 dead roach in lettuce tumble on prep table at cook line 1 dead on floor at expo line 1 dead on shelf on expo line 2 dead roaches in server area 1 egg sack in lettuce tumbler on prep table at cook line 7 dead roaches and 1 egg sake

13-07-4

Detail 20450791

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 20450787

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager and cook were cooking and not wearing any hair restarinant.

24-08-4

Detail 20450790

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cam bros were place on top of each other while wet.

14-11-4

Detail 20450794

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Dipper well at cook line not operable , no water in well and food debris in bottom of the well.

10-20-4

Detail 20450786

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle.

10-01-5

Detail 20450796

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

12B-13-4

Detail 20450792

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee in cooler at bar area on top of keg by heavy whipping cream

29-49-6

Detail 20450793

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at server station