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Mixed Health Record
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CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.
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The latest inspection on September 16, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications . Dish machine set up for a chemical sanitizer until the booster for the high temp machine is repaired
- [24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Stacks of plates next to cook line hand wash sink under soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser . Manager placed tape on counter to designate area of separation
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Trays of spinach on cart in food storage area in kitchen , no longer thawed 60 F less than two hours . Employees moved to cooler to bring down the food temperature .
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Melini H. training on 4/04/23 expired 4/04/26, Lola training on 3/28/23 expired 03/28/26 both servers . Reviewed with manager
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