The Cheesecake Factory

23106 Fashion Dr Ste 135, Estero, FL 33928

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at The Cheesecake Factory stretching back to 2023. The Cheesecake Factory was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Estero sits at 82, putting The Cheesecake Factory on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the interiors of the back chute in the ice machine bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed opened ground beef not in original packaging stored above open pork not in original packaging in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged raw product by proper cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage in the walk in cooler above raw bacon. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1/6 pan in use on the cookline with a cracked corner. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

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 handled scoop in use on the cookline in the reach in cooler with handle in contact with Parmesan cheese. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in freezer gaskets next to the walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no beard guards.

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk on freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 gaskets at the bar that need to be replaced, torn, no longer attached. Operator has replacement gaskets ordered . **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer. Operator states they are working on repairing it. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Aug 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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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 Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cheesecake Factory?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Cheesecake Factory.

How does The Cheesecake Factory compare to other restaurants in Estero?

The Cheesecake Factory most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cheesecake Factory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.

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