Valdosta, Lowndes County

Cheddar's Casual Cafe, Inc. dba Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

270 NORMAN DRIVE VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
95
Apr 14, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
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 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed in use dish machine in kitchen area with heat sanitizing mode placards not reaching minimum proper temperature. Per PIC unit was heat/chemical combo. Temperature registered through thermometer was 149F. Chemical concentrations of chlorine were around 0ppm-49ppm. CA: Hot water sanitizing dish machine must reach proper final rinse temperature. *Cos, Dishes were sanitized in 3 compartment sink upon request. Please send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov once machine is serviced.

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 fan guards in walk in cooler (non meat) heavily soiled with dust and debris. -Observed shelving in walk in cooler (non meat) of the facility with accumulations of old food debris, dust and moldy debris. -Observed gasket seals in various reach in refrigeration equipment (Front Service Prep top cooler, Reach in refrigerator of front service containing dressings, etc.)throughout the kitchen in need of detailed cleaning/ and replacement. CA: All non food contact surfaces must be cleaned regularly to prevent accumulations of dust mold and debris. Non food contact surfaces in walk in cooler were noted previous inspection. *CTM, Conduct cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed Quat sanitizer bucket stored on prep shelf in the bar area of the facility directly next to a blender. -Observed Quat Sanitizer bucket stored on prep shelf above single service condiments (Ketchup, etc.) in the front servers area of the kitchen near the pass thru window. *COS, Sanitizers were stored to prevent contamination upon request by PIC.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed handwash sink with pieces of food in the bottom. Sink was being used as a dump sink. -COS, informed the manager. She informed employees that handwash sink was only to be used for handwashing.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.