Chuck E Cheese
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
90
Score
Chuck E Cheese appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Brandon restaurants, the typical score is 82; Chuck E Cheese is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris behind ice machine and reach in cooler at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old burnt food debris inside oven at time of inspection.
22-08-4
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain at drive thru has mold like substance on exterior underneath next to nozzles **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Current decal expired 2-1-25 and is in back kitchen area and not on machine **Repeat Violation**
50-01-4
95
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Current decal expired 2-1-25 and is in back kitchen area and not on machine
50-01-4
95
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk shake dispenser has buildup of mold-like substance. Management cleaned dispenser with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in dirty water inside mop bucket by mop sink. Employee removed and properly stored mop and dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small freezer next to fryer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No sanitizer inside dishwasher. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freeze on cooks line next to fryer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator are soiled next to can opener.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe overtop of dishwasher.
29-11-4
74
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Jul 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
95
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine inside dishwasher. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dialing is working properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator updated education packet. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in frezzer are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in frezzer are soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop.
42-01-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
90
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler next to fry station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Employee removed knife and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Employee. Manager added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck E Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck E Cheese on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck E Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chuck E Cheese.
How does Chuck E Cheese compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Chuck E Cheese most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Chuck E Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuck E Cheese have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chuck E Cheese 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 Chuck E Cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck E Cheese is inspected around four times per year on average.
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