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
5 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. 8 cans of green chiles stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Main ice machine in the kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the dishwasher area has rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:38 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.