Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

10260 MIDTOWN PKWY · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32246

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351157
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370417
DBPR license2613686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in alcohol room. Observed one flying insect at entrance of cook line.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at entrance of kitchen Cooked shredded chicken (48F – Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (48F – Cold Holding). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager quickly chilled shredded chicken to 38F, Manager turned timer on defrost. Took temperature of cooler and went down to Ambient 39F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato chopping tool soiled with food debris. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles with mold-like substance or slime. Observed establishment without a certified Food Manager had chopping tool cleaned and soda stations cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored next to dry goods. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink without hand washing sign located in middle of cook line. Inspector provided hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottled water stored on top of clean dishes in cold holding cabinet on service line. Chef removed and stored drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.