Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville
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2851 Sw 35 Dr Ste 70, Gainesville, FL 32608The Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 67 violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, employee health reporting violations have emerged as a recurring pattern, cited in at least 5 inspections including the three high-priority violations documented in the most recent inspection on December 9, 2025. Additional recurring findings include proper hand and arm washing violations (cited in multiple inspections) and food contact surface violations. The February 5, 2025 routine inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation due to employee health reporting violations, shell stock requirements, food contact surface issues, and time as a control violation. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it documented three separate employee health reporting violations classified as high-priority. Fire safety violations were documented in 2019 regarding boiler insurance inspection reports and certificates.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 5 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville are: Proper cooking temps, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville had?
- Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville find?
- Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Cheesecake Factory (2019-2019).
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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).
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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