THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
4413 LYONS RD STE 107 · COCONUT CREEK · Broward County · FL 33073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Artichoke hearts. 2 cans is 5.5 lbs dented, Chef removed cans from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Glass washer at front bar not reaching 100 ppm for chlorine sanitation. Chef changed bucket and primed chlorine to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F – Cold Holding). Chef stated that both items were left on the counter for approximately 40 minutes while draw was being cleaned. Moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals at front bar. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwashing sink at wait station by salad station water at 80°f. Chef adjusted water temperature to above 85°f **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers in cracks, chef removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still attached were at salad station ready for use. Chef removed avocados and removed stickers and washed before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled, Chef labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:01 AM.
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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.