The Cheesecake Factory

2362 Grand Cypress Dr, Lutz, FL 33559 · Permanent Food Service · License 6114032

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep292026

Routine inspection

7 violations found

First visitSep 29, 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.
7 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What 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.
  Branzino fish filet defrosted in ROP package completely in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw shell eggs above cooked milk in walk in cooler, operator moved the eggs to bottom shelf
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Soda gun interior soiled in bar.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Hand sink covered with a stainless lid. Operator removed it
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- 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. Branzino fish filet defrosted in ROP package completely in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Unwashed apple above sauce in walk in cooler , operator moved the apple to bottom shelf
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.