Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The)
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
100
Score
Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Winter Park restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table #2 at cook line chicken, pico, shredded cheese, cooked onions, corn salsa, black beans, cut tomatoes 49-50F cold holding. Per operator placed in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator Placed all products in walk in freezer for temperature recovery. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table #2 at cook line internal temperature 46F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for pasta container in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris between oven and make table at pizza station
23-03-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using Tork Brand, which isn't approved food grade paper towel
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on the cook line Blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bar freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on the cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb coming from wall.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area staff cleaned for. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handles of equipment throughout cook line
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler Fan cover in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
70
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink cooks line middle sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink middle cooks line faucet leaking Pot filler in prep area leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor upstairs storage room **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to cheese in meat cooler cracked, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. UpstaIrs dry storage plastic cups on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 122 less than 4hrs. Operator removed to reheat. Pan of rice under oven in prep area 110F less than four hours. Operator reheated
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched hair and hat, then continued preparing food without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager advised. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Eye drops, and container of rubbing alcohol in expo window.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby pad in base of hand wash sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer at pasta station has torn gasket. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fish reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at bakery. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fans in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator instructed staff to take corrective action **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold running water at pasta station hand wash sink.
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The).
How does Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheesecake Factory Rest Inc (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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