The Cheesecake Factory

2418 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134

American

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Cheesecake Factory has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Coral Gables restaurant scores 68. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef removed scoop from food. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Chef sent employee for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in cooler unit

14-69-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cel phone on prep area. Employee removed the phone.

40-06-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Scoop for fries. Manager removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet leaking. **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 5, 2022

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board in cookline heavily damaged **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven. Margaret removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cheesecake Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cheesecake Factory on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cheesecake Factory?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cheesecake Factory.

How does The Cheesecake Factory compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

The Cheesecake Factory most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has The Cheesecake Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cheesecake Factory have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cheesecake Factory 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 The Cheesecake Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cheesecake Factory is inspected around two times per year on average.

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