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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN #2173

12280 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 12, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3373172
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8441357
DBPR license3701213

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 12, 2023 4:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 13, 2023 11:39 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings underneath ice cream area in front service/expo area of kitchen to the right of the office. Observed 10 rodent droppings in outdoor storage area not fully enclosed on floor to the left of the dumpster and underneath shelf storing to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent chew marks observed. Observed chewing on cardboard boxes containing to go boxes in storage area that is not fully enclosed. Droppings are present in area.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed press soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had employee start to clean and sanitize.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on stored containers adjacent to the dishmachine.

#3Basic25-11-5

Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service storage area (to go boxes and cups) in rear of establishment not able to be closed or sealed from the environment and vermin. Two doors similar to a garbage enclosure style present with gap at the bottom of the doors.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)

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