CHEESECAKE FACTORY
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura FL 33180 · 305-792-9696
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Chef instructed employee to discard.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the establishment have in the servers station, by the soups: Avocado corn salsa and fontina cheese. Inspector discussed with the operator and provided the handout. Observed the operator completed the form and reviewed with the inspector.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler with walk in freezer combo, floor soiled underneath the shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler, produce: fan covers soiled
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in back prep kitchen. Advised manager and he instructed employee to clean.
Observed Food storage container and container lid cracked or broken. Advised manager and discarded.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in kitchen area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chef instructed employee to discard.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in reach in cooler. Manager removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Due to grout missing is some areas, resulting in standing water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager that they have a work order.
Observed oranges not washed prior to preparation. Oranges were going from box to juicer. Manager instructed employee to take to prep area and wash.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food's temperatures greater than 41°F; shredded chicken (55F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) All were located in kitchen reach in cooler. As per Chef cooler underwent maintenance and food had only been in cooler for about 2 hours. Manager instructed employee to place all foods on ice in order to cool.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 jackets being stored directly over cases of sodas. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in back of house kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Chef discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in kitchen area soiled with debris.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towels lining container of fresh cut strawberries. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in dry storage area. Chef has existed work order and awaiting maintenance to replace.
Water leaking from pipe from under 3 compartment sink. Chef fixed.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a pan of cut limes. Chef removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee kettle being stored on prep table in kitchen area. Chef removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table in waiter station and in prep area. Chef removed.
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