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CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

10040 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697172
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13689128
DBPR license4606548

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147F) after running multiple times. Operator switched mode to chlorine sanitizer and called technician, began resanitizing dishware at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting in dishwashing area. **Warning**

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#3Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates on clean rack by dishwashing area with food debris stuck on. Nearby glassware in rack with old food debris and spots. Also in front line drink station and bar service area some glasses not clean. Operator began sorting clean and dirty dishes for recleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.