Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Cheddar's Casual Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line steam well cooked onions (107F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (105F - Hot Holding) for an hour per operator. Operator adjusted temperature and added hot water **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used as a food-contact surface. In protein walk-in cooler, cardboard from raw salmon cardboard box in direct contact with salmon, used as label. Operator asked employee to line with single service plastic wrap for proper food protection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. On back prep line observed large whisk and paddle stored on top of soiled oven.
10-02-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 small flies behind bar at draft beer faucet and drain. No flies landing on food or glassware. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (56 F - Cold Holding) per operator shrimp was thawed under running water 2 hours prior. Operator iced down shrimp to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed rack in walk in cooler has a mold like substance on it. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above dish table has build up of dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in coolers behind bar. Repeat from 05-25-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
61
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli cheese casserole (133 F - Hot Holding) per operator casserole was placed in the line less than one hour prior to 165 Operator reheated to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by dish machine used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on dish,aching table (dirty shade) as well as on gasket of reach in cooler at salad/fry station.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles through out kitchen have build up of food debris and grease
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in front of three compartment sink and in front of fryers
36-17-5
67
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dishwashing machine exterior with food residue. Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding by wall next to cans storage area broken. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken by dishwashing area, walk in freezer and mop sink area. Priority: Basic
36-03-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area under grills. And back storage area and exit door next to dry storage area and bar area floor. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug in the cardboard dumpster. Priority: Basic
33-11-4
Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler in back area by juices interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and mold like substance. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
78
Jul 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli cheddar casserole (45F - Cold Holding) for one hour in reach in cooler in kitchen line. Operator moved casserole to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hand washing sink in bar area with low water pressure. Plumber came on site and fixed water pressure. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under soda tower area. Operator sweep and clean it up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris under reach in freezer and fryers in kitchen line.
36-73-4
70
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 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheddar's Casual Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheddar's Casual Cafe.
How does Cheddar's Casual Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Cheddar's Casual Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Cheddar's Casual Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cheddar's Casual Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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