Cheddar's — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records

Overview

Cheddar's operates 24 food establishments across Florida with 553 inspections on record. The pass rate is 79.2%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Cheddars in Pinellas Park, shut down March 24, 2026 for sewage back up.

Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated April 2026.

24Locations
553Inspections
0Closures (12 mo)
79.2%Pass Rate
5.6Avg Violations

Cheddar's: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cheddar's 79.2% Pass Rate 79.2%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Cheddar's 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Cheddar's 0 Closures per 100 Locations 0
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Locations 1.46

Cheddar's: Recent Restaurant Closures (6)

DateBusinessCityReason
Cheddars Pinellas Park Sewage back up
Cheddar's Casual Cafe Lutz Roach activity
Cheddar's Casual Cafe Lutz Rodent, Roach & Fly activity
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 Brooksville Rodent activity
Cheddar's Casual Cafe Orlando Roach & fly activity
Cheddar's Casual Cafe INC West Melbourne Flies

Cheddar's: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Cheddars Kissimmee 12 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheddars Pinellas Park 2 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheddar's Casual Cafe Sanford 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Cheddars Pinellas Park 0 Emergency Order Callback Complied
Cheddars Pinellas Park 3 (1 high) Emergency order recommended
Cheddar's Casual Cafe Tampa 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen 2198 Pembroke Pines 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cheddar's: Most Common Health Violations

Cheddar's: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

9Actions on Record
$3,000Total Fines
$333Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
7Locations Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessCityFineCase
Sep 24, 2021 Cheddar's Casual Cafe Orlando $400 4--2021041411
Oct 2, 2023 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 Brooksville $400 3--2023047262
Nov 6, 2023 Cheddar's Casual Cafe Lutz $400 3--2023057277
Dec 4, 2023 Cheddar's Casual Cafe Lutz $400 3--2023062235
Dec 7, 2016 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Clearwater $400 3--2016049729
Jul 22, 2019 Cheddar's Casual Cafe INC West Melbourne $400 4--2019034025
Dec 7, 2016 Cheddar's Casual Cafe Orlando $200 4--2016051979
Mar 9, 2022 Cheddars Pinellas Park $200 3--2022008492
Jan 28, 2015 Cheddar's Casual Cafe Orlando $200 4--2015001681

Cheddar's: Fire Safety Violations

21Fire Violations
7Locations Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 10
Exit blocked or locked 8
Fire extinguisher in red zone 2
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Cheddar's: Notable Locations

Cheddar's: Locations by County

CountyLocationsAvg ViolationsClosures
Orange County 3 7.48 1
Osceola County 2 6.20 0
Pinellas County 2 5.33 1
Hillsborough County 2 6.28 0
Seminole County 1 7.34 0
Marion County 1 7.00 0
Duval County 1 5.93 0
Escambia County 1 2.28 0
Miami-Dade County 1 4.43 0
Lee County 1 3.81 0
Broward County 1 2.62 0
Charlotte County 1 5.75 0
Collier County 1 1.57 0
Hernando County 1 4.13 1
Polk County 1 5.00 0

Cheddar's: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Cheddar's locations are in Florida?
Cheddar's has 24 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is Cheddar's's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
Cheddar's has a pass rate of 79.2% across all Florida locations, which is 7 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%.
What are the most common health violations at Cheddar's in Florida?
The most frequently cited violations at Cheddar's locations in Florida are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
Which Florida county has the most Cheddar's locations?
Orange County has the most Cheddar's locations in Florida with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent Cheddar's closure in Florida?
Cheddars in Pinellas Park was shut down on March 24, 2026 for sewage back up.
How does Cheddar's compare to the Florida state average?
Cheddar's has a pass rate of 79.2%, which is 7 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How much in fines has Cheddar's been assessed in Florida?
Cheddar's locations in Florida have been assessed $3,000 in fines across 9 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $333 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations has Cheddar's had in Florida?
21 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 Cheddar's locations in Florida. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
How often are Cheddar's locations inspected in Florida?
Cheddar's locations in Florida have an average of 23 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

Cheddar's: All Locations (24)

Cheddar's Casual Cafe 2 closures

2391 SUN VISTA DR, Lutz · Pasco County

26 inspections · 126 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Cheddar's Casual Cafe 1 closure

12201 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando · Orange County

30 inspections · 221 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe INC 1 closure

2130 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne · Brevard County

30 inspections · 191 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Cheddars 1 closure

4101 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park · Pinellas County

31 inspections · 141 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2173 1 closure

12280 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville · Hernando County

23 inspections · 95 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

6650 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando · Orange County

28 inspections · 312 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

1650 RINEHART RD, Sanford · Seminole County

38 inspections · 279 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

1770 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach · Volusia County

32 inspections · 232 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

875 OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee · Osceola County

32 inspections · 216 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

11004 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa · Hillsborough County

26 inspections · 190 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cheddars Casual CafÉ

1375 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie · St. Lucie County

24 inspections · 180 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2655 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Clearwater · Pinellas County

29 inspections · 177 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4954 TOWN CENTER PKWY, Jacksonville · Duval County

27 inspections · 160 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

3411 S FL AVE, Lakeland · Polk County

28 inspections · 140 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176

4065 SW COLLEGE ROAD, Ocala · Marion County

17 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

10040 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR, Fort Myers · Lee County

26 inspections · 99 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Cheddars

7920 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee · Osceola County

17 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2197

6109 WESTWOOD BLVD, Orlando · Orange County

18 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen 2200

16455 SW 88 STREET, Miami · Miami-Dade County

14 inspections · 62 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Cheddar's Casual Cafe

7173 N DAVIS HWY, Pensacola · Escambia County

25 inspections · 57 violations · Last: Mar 2026