Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

270 Norman Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Valdosta average 93, so Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed in use dish machine in kitchen area with heat sanitizing mode placards not reaching minimum proper temperature. Per PIC unit was heat/chemical combo. Temperature registered through thermometer was 149F. Chemical concentrations of chlorine were around 0ppm-49ppm. CA: Hot water sanitizing dish machine must reach proper final rinse temperature. *Cos, Dishes were sanitized in 3 compartment sink upon request. Please send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov once machine is serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed fan guards in walk in cooler (non meat) heavily soiled with dust and debris. -Observed shelving in walk in cooler (non meat) of the facility with accumulations of old food debris, dust and moldy debris. -Observed gasket seals in various reach in refrigeration equipment (Front Service Prep top cooler, Reach in refrigerator of front service containing dressings, etc.)throughout the kitchen in need of detailed cleaning/ and replacement. CA: All non food contact surfaces must be cleaned regularly to prevent accumulations of dust mold and debris. Non food contact surfaces in walk in cooler were noted previous inspection. *CTM, Conduct cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed Quat sanitizer bucket stored on prep shelf in the bar area of the facility directly next to a blender. -Observed Quat Sanitizer bucket stored on prep shelf above single service condiments (Ketchup, etc.) in the front servers area of the kitchen near the pass thru window. *COS, Sanitizers were stored to prevent contamination upon request by PIC.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
86
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed handwash sink with pieces of food in the bottom. Sink was being used as a dump sink. -COS, informed the manager. She informed employees that handwash sink was only to be used for handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.