Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
5530 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431The Cheesecake Factory location in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed twice, including August 26, 2024 for roach activity and August 7, 2020 for flies. Across 33 inspections dating to at least 2020, the facility accumulated 144 violations—averaging 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2—with 2 disciplinary actions resulting in $800 in combined fines. High-priority violations have been recurring and serious: hand washing and shell stock violations appeared in 4 of the last 5 routine inspections; employee health reporting violations (indicating sick workers or failures in health policy documentation) were cited in 3 of the most recent 4 inspections; and toxic substance control, time-temperature control, and food contact surface violations were documented during the August 2024 emergency closure inspection. Boiler insurance documentation deficiencies were cited on three separate occasions between 2021 and 2025. The facility also carries multiple fire safety violations for missing boiler inspection reports. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 found 6 high-priority violations involving hand washing and shell stock requirements and was completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: August 26, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (2)
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024050412 | $400.00 | Aug 27, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020040547 | $400.00 | Aug 7, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate expire since 03.25.2021.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate is expired since 03-25-2021.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Boiler certificate is expired since 03-23-2021
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge and handle completely rusted.. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton was last shut down on August 26, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton had?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton find?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton been fined?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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