Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
10040 University Plaza Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913Part of: Cheddar's Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 99 total violations—an average of 3.8 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 3 inspections), food contact surface issues, improper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control problems. In July 2023, a complaint inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after violations including employee health reporting and consumer advisory failures were documented; a follow-up inspection five days later found no violations. On May 1, 2023, the inspector observed exposed electrical wiring in disrepair, documented for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it cited one high-priority violation for employee health reporting and violations involving food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 21, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers had?
- Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers find?
- Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on May 21, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheddar's Casual Cafe in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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