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 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce dented at seam **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4Basic – 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout cups on floor in storage room. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Manager moved potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.