THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY in SARASOTA has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933574
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 hood filter missing at the exhaust hood on the cook line.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef stored over beef steaks in the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line. Manager placed the ground beef below the beef steak. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the salad make area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand wash sink across from the dishwasher. Manager stated the technician had been notified.
Inspection Date: 5/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841469
Inspection Date: 2/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897879
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting fresh oranges before washing. Employee washed the cut and uncut oranges. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler in the salad make area soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the beverage walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718901
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the exterior of boxes of food and the shelves. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee began to remove the labels. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in coolers soiled.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the chicken. Raw ground beef stored over whole muscle intact beef in the draw reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Manager placed the beef above the ground beef.. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615073
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the shelves and the exterior of boxes containing sealed food.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked chicken in the drawer reach in cooler salad make area. Employee placed the tuna below the cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles containing cleaning fluid and sanitizer stored next to a container of strawberry flavoring in the dessert display area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340663
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Main ice machine in the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the dishwasher area has rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 8 cans of green chiles stored in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site