THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY in ESTERO has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

Lincoln Road

Miami Beach, Florida, 33139

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/18/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13572416

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

22-20-5: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.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10/14/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13456055

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

12B-07-4: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
14-38-4: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
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
10-06-5: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
08A-20-5: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

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10941866

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no beard guards.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk on freezer. Repeat Violation
23-03-4: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.

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8775514

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of tomato paste dented on the seams. Operator segregated cans to be returned for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8701043

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on bar reach in refrigerators torn, operator states that the gasket is on order. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in Served ice buildup on walk in freezer.

4/24/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8657438

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-11-5: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**
14-69-4: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**

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8453807

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed