Cheddar's Casual Cafe

6650 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813500

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Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection
    3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 10 basic (2 repeats)
    -29
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 27, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    15 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      French fries (126°F - Hot Holding)for 20 minutes

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Raw beef burgers over raw pork in cookline drawers Operator switched

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      One in storage area

    Intermediate2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan.

      No temperatures recorded today. 7/5 missing 7pm time, thermometer calibration, manager verification

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server and bartenders

      Repeat violation

    Basic10

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Container of flour in storage area.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      3 hanging on cart in kitchen Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Male cooks and prep put them on.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      0ppm Operator remade 200ppm

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Oven in prep area

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      Plates on clean dish rack

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      MEns room and family restroom

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Bar area

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food out of temperature2
Clean equipment storage and air drying2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1