Gainesville, Hall County

CHEDDAR'S SCRATCH KITCHEN

1195 DAWSONVILLE HWY GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 8, 2026
City
Gainesville
County
Hall
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(6)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e) - contents of a haccp plan (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The ROP bag marked with letter X was missing during the cooling of thE ROP food items.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hot holding foods in steam table with out any lids or covers.

Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

COS: Employee placed lids over containers of exposed items.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cutting surface to be damaged (cuts and pits) making it unable to be properly cleaned.

Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

COS: Employee immediately discarded cutting surface, voluntarily.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food item in walk in cooler cooked for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

  1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Note: All TCS food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inoperable light fixture was observed under the cookline ventilation exhaust hood.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust and mold accumulation was observed on the ceiling vent cover in the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Feb 1, 2024

Followup

Score: 973 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water was observed leaking from underneath the kitchen Hand sink. Note: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A hole was observed in the wall beside the walk in refrigeration door. Note: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flour was Observed on the floor and shelf in the dry food storage room. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Coleslaw salad and ranch dressing with butter milk were both observed cold holding at temperatures above 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. Note: Both food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sinks in facility were observed not reaching 100 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf Note; Correct the violations compliance will be monitored in (24) hours.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The dish machine at the bar area was observed with Chlorine less than 50ppm, when measured with a chemical test kit. (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) which should be between 50 - 100ppm of chlorine. New Violation. Note: The facility will use the dish machine in the kitchen to wash all glassware from the Bar. Note: All glasses from the bar will taken back to the kitchen where they will be washed, rinsed and sanitized in the kitchen dish machine.

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items in walk in cooler cooked for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

  1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Note: All TCS food items were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Regulation: 511-6-1.10(5)(c) - conformance with approved procedures (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

ROP soup was observed in the walk in refrigeration unit cold holding with no date label indicating when it was made. Approved HACCP Plan indicates that ROP foods cold holding must be labeled.ROP Soup was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.