Cheesecake Factory (The)
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Cheesecake Factory (The), the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Cheesecake Factory (The)'s latest score of 45 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 1 rotten plum tomato in dry food storage. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on bar with glasses on drying mat. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink outside of restrooms with hose attached.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Operator threw cup away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on main cook line under equipment; soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in warewash area. Operator had employees remove stickers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
45
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty above chicken base. Operator fixed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers at bakery and bar.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in bar.
14-33-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food debris on floor in liquor room. Observed on floor behind water station.
36-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in warewash area on dish rack.
24-08-4
58
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored over rice flour batter in reach in cooler in sauté station. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at grill station. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor near dish area. Operator properly placed mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a gallon of milk stored under raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator moved the milk to the bakery. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the chicken to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (127 F - Hot Holding) at steam table preparation area. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the product to the oven to reheat the product. Final temperature (180 F - reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pot not inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pans and pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer reach in cooler gasket torn. Manager ordered the gas to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door. Operator started to pickup the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at preparation area. Operator removed the knife and sent it to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensils handle touching the crab nix and spinach deep. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at a shelf dishwasher area. Operator started to inverted the silverware. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
35
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm) at bar area. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over the cooked chicken at drawer reach in cooler preparation area. Operator rearranged the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored behind cooked chicken at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operated relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (53 F - Cold Holding); butter (53 F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53 F - Cold Holding); cheese (48-50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual inside of hand wash sink preparation area. operator cleaned up the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. One located in front of the grill. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed Lactic Acid sanitizer solution on Sanitizer Bucket (Lactic Acid (432 ppm)). Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 1875 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-45-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At cheesecake station. Operator provided the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
35
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (64-54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. Date marked 12-02 and 12-03. Operator removed the products from the walk in cooler to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sauces containers at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (64-54 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. Date marked 12-02 and 12-03. Operator removed the products from the walk in cooler to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an operator washed a spatula at hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal at men bathroom out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some plastic containers stored not inverted at shelves located in front of liquor room.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket torn at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in used utensil touching spinach dip and crab artichokes dip the at cook line. Utensil handle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed boiled eggs 8/4/23. Operator made a mistake. Needed to be todays date. Label was replaced **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by the stove butter (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than 1 hour. Butter was moved into the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit.
22-59-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at the front kitchen line
36-17-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels were removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interioir of the butter reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water by the flat top.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pulled eggs stored in the walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed the wash cloth.
21-12-4
50
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter salad reach in cooler chicken (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than two hours. Operator moved the chicken to a different reach in cooler and put it over ice. Observed at the pasta reach in cooler pasta with cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator increased the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the quaternary sanitizing solution concentration at 1000 ppm. Should be per manufacture around 700 ppm. Operator diluted the quaternary sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at the broiled reach in cooler a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop. The cup was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheesecake Factory (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheesecake Factory (The) on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheesecake Factory (The)?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cheesecake Factory (The).
How does Cheesecake Factory (The) compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cheesecake Factory (The) most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cheesecake Factory (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cheesecake Factory (The) have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cheesecake Factory (The) means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cheesecake Factory (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheesecake Factory (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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