Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
95
Score
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooksville restaurant scores 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents over salad station in kitchen.
36-34-5
95
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seasoning scoops stored with handle in direct contact with the products. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to fryers cubed steak (53F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) operator states items were placed in cooler at 11am, temperatures were taken and all food was below 41F. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck- cubed steak 43F ; buttermilk 47F; raw chicken 35F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the bin in bar and server area off the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet in bar area. Waste line missing at soda gun holster in bar area.
29-11-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.
35A-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on stored containers adjacent to the dishmachine.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service storage area (to go boxes and cups) in rear of establishment not able to be closed or sealed from the environment and vermin. Two doors similar to a garbage enclosure style present with gap at the bottom of the doors.
25-11-5
58
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee didn't wash hangs between glove change after handling raw chicken then moving to cut lettuce on the cook line. Discussed proper hand washing with manger and employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on back prep line stained and grooved.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed scoop in hand wash sink. Discussed that hand wash sinks are for hand wash only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top chute of ice machine interior has growth of mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in multiple areas -server station with ice machine -dish area -walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Trash stacked at back door to take to dumpster. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under hand sink in both server stations have heavy accumulation of dirt, mold and debris. -both soda fountains have build up of sticky substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls behind equipment on cook line In server area with ice machine, behind prep table and ice machine Walls behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun behind bar has no waste line.
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In server station near kitchen, under hand sink has pipe leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in top of mop bucket in dry storage. Needs to be hung to allow proper drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173.
How does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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