Pooler, Chatham County

Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc d/b/a Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

1425 BENTON BLVD POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
94
Jan 6, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on the meat slicer. Observed mold like substance in ice maker. Observed food debris on multiple pieces of clean dishware. Observed old labels/stickers and glue residue on cleaned dishware.

RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold like substances on all storage racks within the facility including in the walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of dust and debris on non-food contact equipment including wires and computer screens. Observed grease and dust build up on the ansul system.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed some food build-up under pans in the reach in coolers.

RCA: Told PIC to ensure that all reach in coolers do not have any old food build-up under the pans. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and grease in the main hand sink. CA: PIC will clean out hand sink and will ensure all hand sinks are used for handwashing only. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

  3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple foods in front reach in cooler stored without lids (chicken, ribs). Also observed food in bulk storage without lids or coverings (flour, sugar, corn meal). CA/COS: PIC provided lids and coverings for food items, and will ensure employees cover all food items when not in active use.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of metal and plastic pans on clean dish rack. CA: PIC unstacked dishes and will rewash items that were not dried.