CHEESECAKE FACTORY @ DOLPHIN MALL
11401 NW 12 ST, Sweetwater FL 33172 · 949 474 1000
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), as per chef was prepared at time of opening, less than an hour.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding), as per chef was prepared at time of opening, less than an hour.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a box of frozen commercially bag bronzino inside reach in cooler being thawed improperly inside ROP bag. Operator put back to walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in one of the drawer at pasta station. Operator already order new gaskets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup near the fans inside the walk-in freezer.
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Utensils in poor condition. Observed a reach in cooler and a small oven not working next to pizza station located at front line.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken raw (49F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach-in cooler unit at cookline, as per chef for less than two hours, chef placed ice bags of product for rapid cooling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable, staff replaced with a new one.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certification expired 05/22/2025
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread at walk-in freezer, chef relocated the items correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return at dry storage room area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed all throughout at rear door exit.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured at dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at station by walk in cooler entrance, also under the table at preparation area.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine near walk in freezer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washing machine with soiled exterior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several brown/orange cutting boards across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe two male employees at the cook line with no beard guard. Employees went and put on beard guard immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under green cutting board in prep back in back. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gasket located in back area soiled.
Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located near three compartment sink soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth near back food prep area not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of corn starch at prep area not labeled. Operator labeled immediately.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection 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 egg mix (50F - Cold Holding) near cook line. Operator states product was put about half an hour ago. Operator put egg mix in cooler for cooling. Observed cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator, product was placed there about two hours ago. Operator took cooked pasta and placed inside cooler for cooling.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washer exterior soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use set of tongs stored inside metal pots that were hanging from back grill area. Operator removed immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cut board. Operator removed immediately.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution near cook line. Operator discarded.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed six squeeze bottles with oil cross cook line with no label. Operator placed label immediately.
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