THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
781 BRANDON TOWN CTR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed real ground beef stored over hot dogs in reach in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 2
14-11-5Basic – 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.
08B-12-5Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.