CHEESECAKE FACTORY, THE

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Inspection history

1. Jan 20, 2026

   ✓

2. Jan 16, 2026

   ✕
   3 violations

   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

3. Feb 13, 2025

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

4. Jan 25, 2024

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

5. Mar 1, 2023

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

6. Jan 11, 2022

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

7. Jul 30, 2021

   ✓

8. Aug 20, 2019

   ✓

9. Nov 16, 2018

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

10. Sep 6, 2017

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

11. Jan 19, 2017

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

12. Nov 23, 2016

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

13. Nov 16, 2015

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

14. Jan 28, 2014

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

15. Apr 16, 2013

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

16. Feb 1, 2012

    ✕
    2 violations

    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

17. Mar 17, 2011

    ✕
    1 violation

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.

18. Aug 24, 2010

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

19. Nov 6, 2009

    ✓
    4 violations

    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

20. Nov 17, 2008

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

21. Sep 26, 2007

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

22. Sep 22, 2006

    ✓