What is Cheddar's's health inspection score?

Cheddar's has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cheddar's last inspected?

Cheddar's was last inspected on April 7, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cheddar's have?

Cheddar's has 21 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cheddar's safe to eat at?

Cheddar's has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cheddar's serve?

Cheddar's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cheddar's

Name: Cheddar's
Address: 12355 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas, 75243
Rating: 64

12355 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/7/2020

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0Fair

American•Lake Highlands

Ranked #409 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

75 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Routine1 Complaint

Apr 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*11 Food Donations - Distressed foods−5
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
chopper

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−4 pts

May 19

Complaint InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*18 Rodent bait stations−5
snap trap not enclosed in dry storage area

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
keep food (onion) off floor
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies and rat droppings in dry storage area
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floor in dry storage area. Observed spilled food.
DAL-4*45 Premises free of litter−2
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
observed dishes stored outdoors
DAL-7*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
outdoor trash compactor needs to be cleaned

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide one inch air gap
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in coolers, gaskets

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
walk in cooler ceiling, walk in freezer floor
DAL-4*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
caulks around sinks, floor tiles, wall gaps (two weeks)
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
plastic object
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken food storage containers

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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