Cheesecake Factory (the)
7535 Dadeland Mall SP2000, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326911
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (3 repeats)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed swordfish filet thawed in ROP; 6 filets.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed at to go area hand sanitizer on counter with to go bags. Operator removed and placed on bottom shelf segregated.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed glove in handsink in warewash area. Chef removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed in dish pit above clean containers. Observed cup on to go area counter where bags are. All items were removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed on bar cooler shelves.
Repeat violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed in warewash area; broken container. Chef removed and threw out.
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed in ice cream freezer at front counter area.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed in warewash 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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.