Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater
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27001 Us 19 N #2040, Clearwater, FL 33761The Cheesecake Factory location in Clearwater has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection across 12 inspections since 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the 12 inspections, including the most recent complaint inspection on July 9, 2025, which also cited shell stock requirements and proper hand/arm washing violations. The facility has documented fire safety violations across three separate inspections in 2023 and 2024, each citing missing boiler certificates and insurance inspector boiler reports. A Warning was issued following the December 9, 2024 routine inspection, which found six violations including management awareness and employee health reporting failures. The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater had?
- Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater find?
- Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Cheesecake Factory (2023-2023).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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