Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Cheddar's Casual Cafe stretching back to 2022. Cheddar's Casual Cafe was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of 2 ovens has accumulation”, which has been cited six times.
Among Daytona Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. -employee went from dirty dishes ,put gloves went to clean dishes ,did not wash hands **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -2 heat strips failed to turn black -manager thermometer read 150f Ran dish machine 6 plus times **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -waitstation Cole slaw 51f less than 1 hour **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease build up on sandwich press -mixer head soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shirt on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on reach in coolers,cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of 2 ovens has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in prep area -interior of small oven on cookline **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled cookline -reach in cooler drawers gasket soiled -exterior of rib spice container soiled -gasket soiled on walk in cooler -exterior of seasoning containers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach in cooler drawers soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -under chip station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind three compartment -behind soda boxes **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -100 ppm **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers -floors soiled under cookline -floors soiled under equipment in storage room **Warning**
36-10-4
33
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on fry cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage/debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Improved **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to ice machine -behind three compartment sink -storage room -wall soiled behind dish machine -walls soiled behind equipment at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: By ice machine and storage area time extension **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
39
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and pad soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Improved **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of turbo chef oven -2 ovens in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Turbo chef complied Ovens improved **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood over char grill soiled with grease -side of fryers soiled with grease -sides of grill soiled with grease -wheels on fryers with build up of grease -drink holds by mixer soiled -exterior of seasoning container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Side of fryers,seasoning container complied. Other items improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -meat walk in cooler raw bacon over ready to eat and raw chicken over cabbage **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich press soiled with grease - toaster belt build up of grease **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -light lenses soiled in dish machine area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Fryer basket -hood to dish machine rusting **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and pad soiled. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -pasta **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of turbo chef oven -2 ovens in prep area **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood over char grill soiled with grease -side of fryers soiled with grease -sides of grill soiled with grease -wheels on fryers with build up of grease -drink holds by mixer soiled -exterior of seasoning container **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -on shelves out side of rear door **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls heavily soiled in mop sink area -walls soiled in dish machine area -by ice machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under fryers -floors soiled by mixer -floors soiled in walk in cooler -floors soiled under dish machine **Warning**
36-10-4
47
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -casserole 119f-124f manager placed on oven
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee pull up pants with gloves continued to work with food, manager corrected employee . Employee wash hands and put new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage and chicken mix 46-52f less than for hours placed in another cooler corrected to 38f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -toaster metal belt soiled with grease -mixer head and exterior of mixer -sandwich press soiled grease
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven in prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease over char grill -reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled -shelf under steam table soiled -grease build up around flat grill -pallet next to ice machine -exterior of yellow container used for ice bath -exterior of rice,panko,sugar,flour contaners
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -stored outside rear door area
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled next to ice machine -wall soiled around mop sink and where browns are stored -
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -under equipment on cookline -walk in freezer
36-10-4
45
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -manager coached employee and employee washed his hands in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef 47f ,shredded cheese 44f less than 30 minutes placed in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -interior of 2 ice bin at Waitstation
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn gasket reach in cooler drawers under char grill
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of hot holding cabinets -bottom oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler gasket soiled -hood filters soiled with grease over char grill -hood soiled with grease over char grill -around door frame soiled,reach in freezer -around reach cooler draw frame soiled -small amount of residue around wall at dishmachine -front of salad cooler under thermometer -gasket soiled salad cooler -exterior of rib seasoning container
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -on top of container of chips **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes single service items stored on wall outside rear door
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -fish reach in cooler on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall soiled/mold like substance in soda box/ Mopsink area -walls soiled behind 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under Cookline with food debris and grease -food debris on floor in walk in cooler -floors soiled under shelves in storage area
36-10-4
41
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -red raspberry **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -build up of grease inside of chip hot holding **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. -removed conveyer oven and added char grill and turbo chef. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - Hostess getting bread **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -front of fryers **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -2 ovens and smoker **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of ice cream freezer -exterior of salad cooler -exterior of sand which press -exterior of chip hot holding -build up of grease on hood filters -top of freezer under sandwich press -interior of bake potato cabinet **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under mixer **Warning**
36-10-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheddar's Casual Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheddar's Casual Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheddar's Casual Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “interior of 2 ovens has accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cheddar's Casual Cafe.
How does Cheddar's Casual Cafe compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Cheddar's Casual Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Cheddar's Casual Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheddar's Casual Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheddar's Casual Cafe 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 Cheddar's Casual Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheddar's Casual Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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