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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

10260 MIDTOWN PKWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575551
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10743062
DBPR license2613686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#7High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 151F-155F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with bare hands and proceeded to handle equipment without washing hands properly. Manager coached employee on hand washing before placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in bar area.

#10High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line pan after frying. Observed wiping cloth used to line pan of sauces. Manager removed paper and towel from pans. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked raw shell eggs stored raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate27-24-5

Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at employee hand sink at 77F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled under food racks.

#4Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on service line door gaskets soiled.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on cook line with stickers on them. Manager will have employee remove and wash properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
5 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.