THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
140 UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER DR #101 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34243
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over beef steaks in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the ground beef below the beef steak. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the salad make area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink across from the dishwasher. Manager stated the technician had been notified.
Basic 1
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing at the exhaust hood on the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:37 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.