CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
781 BRANDON TOWN CTR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-571-5599
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 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. Fish (49F); Fish (50F); Fish (50F) Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw shrimp with gloves,, wiped his hands on paper towel. Used the same paper towel to handle clean dishes. Manager corrected the employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk panko. Operator removed bowl.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce dented at seam
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (49F); Fish (50F); Fish (50F) Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Manager removed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at dessert counter with long hair in ponytail. Manager discussed, employee placed hair restraint
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout cups on floor in storage room. Manager placed on shelf
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Manager moved potatoes
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm manager refilled and re ran and tested at 50ppm
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed real ground beef stored over hot dogs in reach in cooler. Manager covered
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cream sauce (44F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); Manager iced down product
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee hired on 2-11-2025
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for 2 employees. Both expired towards the beginning of April
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets on cook line coolers. Drawers on units unable to fully close on their own, leaving hot air to get inside of units.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked grains in walk in cooler not covered Ice cream in walk in freezer and ice cube drays for bar drinks.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside semolina. Manger removed bowl and placed at dishwasher.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula stored in between reach in cooler and pizza oven on cooks line. Manger removed spatula and placed at dishwasher.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer door are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle on cooks line. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain in bar area is slow draining.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of lactic acid. Manager refilled bucket retested at 700ppm of lactic acid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bar area
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.