Cheesecake Factory (The), 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3912713
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Cook line boards
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors of drawer coolers
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lean lids
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers. Cook line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. On cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. On cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of water on line
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three oyster flavor sauces
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Chicken next to burgers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Squeeze bottles have been cut on top. Not smooth, non-porous cleanable.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers. Cook line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers. Cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of ice machines
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back prep area
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line and in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front station
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/7/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board have chipped edges and are no longer smooth non-porous.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container over a food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Powder sugar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dipper well pipe is leaking on cook line.
  • Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Need these words "employees must wash hands".
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Drawer coolers
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
  • High Priority - Dented can present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Burgers next to vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards on line
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Presetting of unprotected tableware on table tops. Possible cross contamination on table tops that are not sanitized properly.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles, container with sugar.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Drawer coolers on line, Beef next to seafood **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Thru out kitchen/prep area.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk containers in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Kosher salt storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not dispensing soap on cook line.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. platers and food in basin of cook line sink. Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. dish room hand sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken over seafood on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. on cook line
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. no cold water at hand sink in dish room.
3/22/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates by hood system Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reachin cooler thermometer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. spoons- bakery side
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. empty dispenser at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. bulk container on line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. leaking pipe in dishroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of cheese cakes in walkin freezer.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishroom
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. desert station.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bags of rice in store room. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. vacuum breaker broken at mopp sink.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. broken at mop sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. desert area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. licensee owes $50.00 late fee.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers and lids.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on cook line coolers.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to seafood and beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. in small prep room.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food containers
  • Observed scoop with handle in contact with salt in bulk container.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep area and cook line. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cook line. next announced inspection.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 07/15/10.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site. put back on grill and cooked 175-185 degrees.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soups This violation must be corrected by : 07/15/10.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. back reach in coolers for seafood.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sanitizer water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under foodborne illness investigation. This violation must be corrected by : 07/15/10.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on cook line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. wait station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. front service line.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored between equipment/walls. pizza pie scoop.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked in dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. box on top of sink on cook line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dentedcan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oil on line in squirt bottles.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken next to raw shrimp. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered water & tea pitchers in dining room service stations. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan containers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. left side machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. pizza board
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. pizza dough containers
  • Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. right side machine
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar service station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. dish room over dirty dish table
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. oils/sauces Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken next to seafood in reach in drawers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting boards
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ice paddles
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan lids Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. both machines
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. front wait station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. in container in old water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dish room
7/9/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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