The Cheesecake Factory
10260 Midtown Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613686
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep beef in upright meat reach in cooler in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 1 live flying insect at dry storage area
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Container of white shredded cheese in walk in cooler not covered on top shelf. Manager covered
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Production walk in cooler with torn gasket. Seafood upright reach in cooler with torn gasket.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Pipe in disrepair underneath dump station at ware washing area for soiled dishes
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Bug light device stored on wall over stored soda bib rack station in kitchen across from bulk ice machine
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
On floor under dump station at ware washing area for soiled dishes due to pipe in disrepair underneath
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dust build up in production walk in cooler ceiling near fan area
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.