Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa
2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
The Cheesecake Factory in Tampa has accumulated 218 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced a warning in May 2023 and an administrative complaint in August 2024. Fire safety records documented two violations related to an expired boiler certificate in 2023. The most frequently cited violations involve time as a control measure, cleanliness of multi-use utensils, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 1, 2025
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.76
violations / inspection
5.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired . - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
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.
— 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. Boiler certificate expired .
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.
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections42 violations · 32 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
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Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
7-204.11
Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface
does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PP
Food Service Area: Sanitizer solution in spray bottle used on food contact surfaces has
concentration of quaternary ammonium exceeding 500 PPM. COS: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer
solution diluted to proper concentration.
Y
x
7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not
clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPfRepeat
Food Service Area: Spray bottle of sanitizer and 2 squeeze bottles of soap not labeled with
common names. COS: Working containers of chemicals labeled with common names.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back Storage Room/Warewashing Area: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper
towels provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food Service Area: No ambient air thermometer in cold brew coffee cooler.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back Storage Room/Warewashing Area: Bulk containers of coffee beans and sugar held
directly on floor. Water bottles held under plumbing of handwashing sink.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Food Service Area: Food employees with decorative bracelets and rings on hands.
2-302.11
Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves
when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf
Food Service Area: Food employees with nail polish on finger nails and not wearing gloves
when working with exposed foods and drinks.
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food Service Area: Food employees without hair restraint.
3-304.12(B)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not
time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within
containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Food Service Area: Containers without handles used as scoops held in bulk coffee beans
bins.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Warewashing Area: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. COS: Sanitizer test
strips obtained during inspection.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food Service Area: Uncovered floor drain under dump sink. Warewashing Area/Back
Storage Room: Uncovered floor drain under 3-compartment sink.
6-501.18
Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals
not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Food Service Area: Black buildup on floor drain under dump sink.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Storage Room/Warewashing Area: Holes in ceiling tiles with wires and pipes lead up
into ceiling.
Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 1, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa are: Time as control, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa had?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa find?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 1, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 (the) in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa last inspected?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 6, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa had?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa find?
- Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 6, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cheesecake Factory (the) in Tampa are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 7-204.11: Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 P; 7-102.11: Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 Pf.
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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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