Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota
Last inspected:
140 University Town Center Dr #101, Sarasota, FL 34243The facility has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 113 violations — averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly handwashing compliance, which was cited in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, and food contact surface violations, which appeared in 5 of those same inspections. Shell stock requirements violations were cited in 3 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on February 28, 2020 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 found 6 violations including high-priority issues with shell stock requirements and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota had?
- Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota find?
- Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cheesecake Factory in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Cheesecake Factory (2020).
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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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