Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Bushnell restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary test strips nut is also using chlorine sanitizer for sanitizer bucket and does not have chlorine test strips nut.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shell eggs on bottom shelf of walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes on floor at the end of cook line.
08B-38-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed cups from bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed cup off of cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during the inspection.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil boxes on floor next to fryers on cook line.
08B-38-4
67
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer on cook line - raw chicken and fish, opened bags over French fries, operator moved fries up **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On reach in cooler on cook line, moved to other shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo station butter pats (62 F - Cold holding) removed from refrigeration at 7 am, see stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dishwasher washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with manager on duty snd staff
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Fry baskets Stove top Reach in cooler Oven interior **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on special menu not identified as under cooked, operator marked all menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of freezer on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm and re sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interiors soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees rinsing dishes in hand sink by triple sink. Discussed proper use of hand sinks with manager.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
67
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe.
How does Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bushnell?
Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bushnell average of 83.
Has Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chuck's Odd Cuples 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 Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck's Odd Cuples Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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