The Cheesecake Factory, 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: The Cheesecake Factory
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
License #: 2327093
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.ladies and mens rest room
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. LETTUCE CONTAINER LID Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Corrected On Site.
11/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. WALK_IN COOLER (ALCOHOL) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DEBRIS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
10/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.in front area by desert station cakes
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-employee bathroom, 79F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent-exit of dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment (salad prep bowls) stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (reach-in drawer, pizza area) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Other working coolers present.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food (pizza crust, cooking area) not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use-salad area.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired-handwash sink, rear prep area.
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
3/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (bread) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces (cutting board-green, rear prep) encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
1/14/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/31/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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