Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHEESECAKE FACTORY

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468034
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779031
DBPR license2327093

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food's temperatures greater than 41°F; shredded chicken (55F – Cold Holding); chopped chicken (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F – Cold Holding) All were located in kitchen reach in cooler. As per Chef cooler underwent maintenance and food had only been in cooler for about 2 hours. Manager instructed employee to place all foods on ice in order to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#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 2 jackets being stored directly over cases of sodas. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in back of house kitchen area.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in kitchen area soiled with debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.