The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall

11401 Nw 12 St, Sweetwater, FL 33172

American

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall's latest score of 82 sits above the Sweetwater average of 63. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken raw (49F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach-in cooler unit at cookline, as per chef for less than two hours, chef placed ice bags of product for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable, staff replaced with a new one. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bread at walk-in freezer , chef relocated the items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return at dry storage room area.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed all throughout at rear door exit.

35B-01-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg mix (50F - Cold Holding) near cook line. Operator states product was put about half an hour ago. Operator put egg mix in cooler for cooling. Observed cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator, product was placed there about two hours ago. Operator took cooked pasta and placed inside cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washer exterior soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use set of tongs stored inside metal pots that were hanging from back grill area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cut board. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution near cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed six squeeze bottles with oil cross cook line with no label. Operator placed label immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on back exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer fans

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce and food stored without a label in walk in cooler. Manager had them labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall.

How does The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall compare to other restaurants in Sweetwater?

The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sweetwater average of 63.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cheesecake Factory @ Dolphin Mall 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 @ Dolphin Mall inspected?

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

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