Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens
Last inspected:
11800 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410The Cheesecake Factory in Palm Beach Gardens has been cited for 137 violations across 29 inspections, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection — slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Two formal disciplinary actions have resulted in $600 in combined fines. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
High-priority violations appear with alarming frequency. Employee health reporting violations were cited in 8 of the past 8 inspections, documenting repeated failures to enforce proper sick worker protocols. Hand washing and hand-arm washing violations were found in 6 of the past 8 inspections. Shell stock handling violations appeared in 4 of the past 5 inspections. These patterns indicate systemic failures in core food safety practices that have persisted despite multiple warnings and administrative complaint recommendations.
Three of the four most recent inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, signaling escalating enforcement response. A complaint-based inspection on March 4, 2026 documented 12 violations including four high-priority findings and recommended another administrative complaint. A routine inspection on February 17, 2026 identified nine violations, all high-priority, and also recommended an administrative complaint. The facility's most recent inspection disposition is administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022015307 | $400.00 | Mar 7, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020045973 | $200.00 | Aug 17, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 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
— 5 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens 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 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 Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $600.00 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).
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.
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