The Cheesecake Factory
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
The Cheesecake Factory appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The Cheesecake Factory's latest score is in line with the Brandon average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handled raw shrimp with gloves, , wiped his hands on paper towel. Used the same paper towel to handle clean dishes. Manager corrected the employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk panko. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish (49F); Fish (50F); Fish (50F) Operator placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce dented at seam **Warning**
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at dessert counter with long hair in ponytail. Manager discussed, employee placed hair restraint **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout cups on floor in storage room. Manager placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Manager moved potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
58
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cream sauce (44F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (45F - Cold Holding); Manager iced down product **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Tested 0ppm manager refilled and re ran and tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed real ground beef stored over hot dogs in reach in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee hired on 2-11-2025
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training expired for 2 employees. Both expired towards the beginning of April
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gaskets on cook line coolers. Drawers on units unable to fully close on their own, leaving hot air to get inside of units.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked grains in walk in cooler not covered Ice cream in walk in freezer and ice cube drays for bar drinks.
08B-12-5
47
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bar area
02D-01-5
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on Sunkist machine Corrected-observed employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor on cookline Corrected-observed employee dry mop area **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on shelf above prep table in back kitchen
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers stored above prep table in prep area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open compactor lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table in back prep kitchen Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar with no label on shelf above prep table Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife store in hand sink in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed green bowl used to scoop bulk flour Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee place on shelf in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along Floor Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold build up on gaskets along reachin coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping store on prep table Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cheesecake Factory?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cheesecake Factory.
How does The Cheesecake Factory compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
The Cheesecake Factory most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brandon average of 82.
Has The Cheesecake Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Cheesecake Factory have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.
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