Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala
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4065 Sw College Road, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: Cheddar's Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala has averaged 7.0 violations per inspection across 17 inspections since October 2022, performing above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), chemical storage violations (7 inspections), and food contact surface contamination (4 inspections). Two inspections in 2024—on March 15 and October 29—resulted in administrative complaint recommendations due to accumulating violations including management awareness failures, employee health reporting lapses, and contamination concerns. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 documented 12 violations, including high-priority failures in approved food source verification, chemical storage, and consumer advisory compliance, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala last inspected?
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala had?
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala find?
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2176 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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