CHEESECAKE FACTORY
140 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR #101, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.256.3760
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink across from the dishwasher. Manager stated the technician had been notified.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken changed gloves then handled the walk in cooler door handle without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands changed gloves and sanitized the walk in cooler door handle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the salad make line area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the condenser and on the exterior of boxes of sealed food.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over beef steaks in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the ground beef below the beef steak.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the salad make area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink across from the dishwasher. Manager stated the technician had been notified.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing at the exhaust hood on the cook line.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of jalapeño dented at the seams. Chef place the cans aside for a refund.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the salad make area.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting fresh oranges before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut oranges.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler in the salad make area soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the beverage walk in cooler soiled.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Raw ground beef stored over whole muscle intact beef in the draw reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Manager placed the beef above the ground beef..
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of boxes of food and the shelves.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee began to remove the labels.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in coolers soiled.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked chicken in the drawer reach in cooler salad make area. Employee placed the tuna below the cooked chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing cleaning fluid and sanitizer stored next to a container of strawberry flavoring in the dessert display area. Manager removed the bottles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the shelves and the exterior of boxes containing sealed food.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 8 cans of green chiles stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Main ice machine in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the dishwasher area has rusted shelves.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.