CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE)
5530 GLADES RD, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 20, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (5)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese balls (73F - Hot Holding) in fryer basket at cookline in kitchen, under no temperature control. Cooked less than one hour ago per operator. Operator started to reheat food to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on threaded faucet outside back door.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on threaded faucet outside back door. Observed black hose attached. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12B-12-5
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from cup in front of ice machines in prep area. **Warning**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on cleaned utensil storage rack in warewash area. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in upstairs prep room.
Basic - Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer in upstairs prep room. **Warning**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.