CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
5530 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561.393.0344
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At storage area bread shelf- across from small walk in cooler- approximately 8 live roaches crawling on clean containers and wall - operator killed and removed 1 live roach. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024050412 | Aug 27, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2020040547 | Aug 7, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese balls (73F - Hot Holding) in fryer basket at cookline in kitchen, under no temperature control. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator started to reheat food to 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on threaded faucet outside back door. Observed black hose attached.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from cup in front of ice machines in prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on cleaned utensil storage rack in warewash area.
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Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in upstairs prep room.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Cheesecake area; employee touched mouth then continued to fold linen napkins. 2. Employee touched face put on gloves then went into the walk in cooler and grabbed a container of food. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage usage usage with operator.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Cookline; employee picked up dried wiping cloth from floor area with gloved hands, placed it to be laundered and continued cooking. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Reach in freezer; frozen raw chicken stored over frozen sweet potato fries, operator stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Cookline; employee picked up dried wiping cloth from floor area with gloved hands, placed it to be laundered and continued cooking. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 brought dirty pan to ware washing area, before handling container with croutons without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta (45F - Cooling) since 9:00 at 10:30 53F at 11:10 advised operator to move to walk in cooler, to bring temperature to 41F. At this current cooling rate item will not reach 41F in 6 hours. Operator did.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Olives with blue cheese; (47F - Cold Holding) at front bar in cooler over night. garlic with oil (92F - Cold Holding at cook line with no time stamp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Olives with blue cheese; (47F - Cold Holding) at front bar in cooler over night. garlic with oil (92F - Cold Holding at cook line with no time stamp. See stop sale
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave greasy and stained with old food from prior day. Chef cleaned microwave
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed sauté onions (76-80F - Cooling)at 2:45. Per operator cooling since 10:30am. Operator discarded onions.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar at bar operator removed,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup floor shelving and compressor in walk in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with edamame on cook line. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at bar.
Aug 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of marshmallows creme dented. Operator removed and discarded. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At cookline area- employee handled solid wiping cloth then proceeded to remove gloved and wash hands for approximately 3 seconds - then proceeded to put on clean glove and plate food for order.- Priority: High Priority
Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed ready to eat strawberries on paper towels at reach in cooler up front where cheesecakes are displayed. Advised operator to use food grade items. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At storage area bread shelf- across from small walk in cooler- approximately 8 live roaches crawling on clean containers and wall - operator killed and removed 1 live roach. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at frontline counter roasted corn cooked (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); observed at cooler G salsa (47F - Cold Holding); at cooler G salsa (47F - Cold Holding); items out of temperature for 5 hours -As per operator items not prepped or portioned. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at frontline counter roasted corn cooked (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Observed at cooler G salsa (47F - Cold Holding); at Cooler D raw eggs shelled (46F - Cold Holding); egg whites (45F - Cold Holding) items out of temperature for 5 hours -As per operator items not prepped or portioned. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Sinkand Surface 1130 PPM); - operator corrected to 700PPM. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink by salad station- sanitizer buckets blocking access to sink- operator removed. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dookline- employee dumped sanitizer water down hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack in front of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on grill handle, operator removed items and properly stored items. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 91F at cookline. Priority: Basic
Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in use avocados with stickers- already washed- operator removed sticker- occurred throughout cook line. Operator properly removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet whipping clothes not stored properly. Operator properly stored items,. Priority: Basic
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen 1st floor prep room-observed employee water bottle on prep table shelf. Employee discarded water bottle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on 1st floor walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen 1st floor prep area- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep tables. Employee removed wiping cloths.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager fixed hot water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. And washsink on cook line did not have an employee must wash sign or instructions. Manager posted employee must wash sign at hand wash sink
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