Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte
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18600 Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954Part of: Cheddar's Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte averaged 5.75 violations per inspection across 8 inspections since September 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of 8 inspections, including high-priority findings in March 2025 and July 2023. Food contact surface violations were cited in 4 inspections. A complaint inspection on July 5, 2023 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 7 violations were documented, including high-priority findings for management awareness, employee health reporting, and improper cooking temperatures; a follow-up complaint inspection the next day found the facility in compliance. The most recent inspection on August 11, 2025 (complaint-based) documented 16 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte are: Toxic substance control, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte had?
- Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte find?
- Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheddars Scratch Kitchen in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Cheddars Scratch Kitchen #2208 in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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).
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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