The Cheesecake Factory
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Cheesecake Factory stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; The Cheesecake Factory is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over steak in the drawer cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the ground beef patties to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the establishment water proof thermometer batteries were dead.
16-62-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in the upright cooler labeled product cooler. The manager had them cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled. The manager had them labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an upright freezer gasket soiled. The manger had them cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at walk in cooler. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chef placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container by dishwasher area not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Chef told employee to wash the containers and let them dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reaching cooler at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with flour not covered at dry storage area. Chef covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not label at dry storage area.Chef placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Feb 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink obstructed by metal cart near ware washing area. General manager cleared obstruction. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink at lobby bakery area near entrance. General manager placed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored near ware washing area. General manager asked staff member to wash, sanitize, and air dry containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining a food container of cilantro located inside reach in cooler drawer. Chef removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef/steak stored over containers of raw salmon inside reach in cooler, located across from warewashing area. Chef placed containers of raw salmon on top shelf, above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates located on top shelves above prep coolers not kept inverted or protected, across from cookline.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2023 posted on wall near lobby area.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment/ oven door handle between uses located at front kitchen prep area. Chef removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at wait station area and lobby bakery area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, knives and forks stored in storage holder, not kept inverted or presented handle first, located across from walk in cooler. Employee began to invert all utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of barbecue sauce and maple syrup not labeled located at prep counter, in front of cookline. Manager advised employee to label squeeze bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
55
Mar 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cheesecake Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cheesecake Factory on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cheesecake Factory?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cheesecake Factory.
How does The Cheesecake Factory compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Cheesecake Factory most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
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 six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Cheesecake Factory means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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