THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
27001 US 19 N #2040 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33761
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 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler, eggs removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Liquid eggs in walk-in cooler opened over 24 hours, dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin., cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insects in wall mounted UV trap next to stairs
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On grill, removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags of water softener salt on floor next to stairs, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.