CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
7535 DADELAND MALL SP2000, Miami FL 33156 · 305-665-5400
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 rotten plum tomato in dry food storage. Operator discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 rotten plum tomato in dry food storage. Operator discarded during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on bar with glasses on drying mat. Operator removed during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink outside of restrooms with hose attached.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled at time of inspection.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Operator threw cup away during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on main cook line under equipment; soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in warewash area. Operator had employees remove stickers at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty above chicken base. Operator fixed on site.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in warewash area on dish rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers at bakery and bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath cook line equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food debris on floor in liquor room. Observed on floor behind water station.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored over rice flour batter in reach in cooler in sauté station. Operator relocated products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at grill station. Operator relocated products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor near dish area. Operator properly placed mop.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a gallon of milk stored under raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator moved the milk to the bakery.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the chicken to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (127 F - Hot Holding) at steam table preparation area. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the product to the oven to reheat the product. Final temperature (180 F - reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to be cleaned.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pot not inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pans and pots.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer reach in cooler gasket torn. Manager ordered the gas to be replaced.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door. Operator started to pickup the ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at preparation area. Operator removed the knife and sent it to dishwasher area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensils handle touching the crab nix and spinach deep. Operator removed the utensil.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at a shelf dishwasher area. Operator started to inverted the silverware.
No current insurance inspector boiler report for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed the boiler certificate was expired on 06/15/2024. They are waiting for the new boiler certificate.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carbonara cream (52F - Cold Holding); curry cream (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of the grill. As per operator for less than one hour.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken salad and Mexican soup not covered. Operator provided lid and covered the products.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm) at bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over the cooked chicken at drawer reach in cooler preparation area. Operator rearranged the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored behind cooked chicken at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operated relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (53 F - Cold Holding); butter (53 F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53 F - Cold Holding); cheese (48-50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside of hand wash sink preparation area. operator cleaned up the hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator provided the paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cheesecake station. Operator provided the thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed Lactic Acid sanitizer solution on Sanitizer Bucket (Lactic Acid (432 ppm)). Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 1875 ppm.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sauces containers at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (64-54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. Date marked 12-02 and 12-03. Operator removed the products from the walk in cooler to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (64-54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. Date marked 12-02 and 12-03. Operator removed the products from the walk in cooler to be discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an operator washed a spatula at hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Operator provided the soap.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal at men bathroom out of order.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some plastic containers stored not inverted at shelves located in front of liquor room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket torn at preparation area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in used utensil touching spinach dip and crab artichokes dip the at cook line. Utensil handle was removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered the container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line. Operator removed the towel.
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