THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
10260 MIDTOWN PKWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246
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
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used as a liner/ in direct contact with a couple of herbs on cook line. Discussed with operator. Operator is working on getting information to show their white paper towels are food safe product/ paper towel.Operator called the vendor during this inspection and is waiting a call back. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken taquitos, breaded cheese block (44F-46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler drawer across from grill. Operator stated items placed in cooler approximately 45 minutes. Operator placed in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection both foods at 36F-38F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holster in bar area soiled. Also, multiple water spigots on front service line soiled/ has calcium build up. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink on cook line near salad making station blocked with stack of bowls and towels.
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean stacked plastic pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet at hand wash sink middle of cook line in disrepair/ deteriorated/rotted away in areas.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in multiple ice bins in bar area and front dessert making station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:52 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 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.