Cheesecake Factory the

94 Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cheesecake Factory the has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from zero to three.

Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Guacamole, sour cream, and pico were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the grill prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in ice within the unit to facilitate rapid cooling on the line.

3-501.16(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the dining room (main entrance, near bar), are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment MUST be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Servers were observed touching the food contact surface of bread tray liners with bare hands. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Jan 10, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Recently prepared crab bite batter was observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC moved to freezer to rapidly chill.

3-501.15

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the prep area was lacking paper towels. PIC replaced paper towel during inspection.

6-301.12

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen at the time of inspection. Inspector provided thermo labels during inspection.

4-302.13

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Collander and celery were observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC stated door sweeps are on order.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Low boy located in the bakery area was not in good repair. Inspector observed the door not fully closing.

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The grease trap at the dish machine was observed leaking. PIC stated the leak is due to the lid not sealing; clamps (to hold lid) are on order.

5-402.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the low boy gaskets in the bakery area have an accumulation of dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheesecake Factory the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheesecake Factory the on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheesecake Factory the?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheesecake Factory the.

How does Cheesecake Factory the compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cheesecake Factory the most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

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

No. Recent inspections at Cheesecake Factory the have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheesecake Factory the means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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