Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach, Fl-A recent DBPR inspection temporarily led to the closure of the Cheesecake Factory in Boca Raton. The state of Florida inspector found 15 violations of which 7 were a high priority.
Licensee
Name: CHEESECAKE FACTORY (THE) License Number: SEA6011000
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 12/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 5530 GLADES RD
BOCA RATON, FL 33431
Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine – Food 08/26/2024 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida’s sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division’s procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation Observation
01B-01-4 High Priority – Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of marshmallows creme dented. Operator removed and discarded. Priority: High Priority
12A-17-4 High Priority – Observed: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At cookline area- employee handled solid wiping cloth then proceeded to remove gloved and wash hands for approximately 3 seconds – then proceeded to put on clean glove and plate food for order.- **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
24-08-4 Basic – Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack in front of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
35B-01-4 Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
31A-09-4 Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At hand wash sink by salad station- sanitizer buckets blocking access to sink- operator removed.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4 Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dookline- employee dumped sanitizer water down hand wash sink. Priority: Intermediate
10-20-4 Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on grill handle, operator removed items and properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-07-4 Basic – Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 91F at cookline. Priority: Basic
14-86-1 High Priority – Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed ready to eat strawberries on paper towels at reach in cooler up front where cheesecakes are displayed. Advised operator to use food grade items. Priority: High Priority
08B-39-4 Basic – Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in use avocados with stickers- already washed- operator removed sticker- occurred throughout cook line. Operator properly removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
35A-05-4 High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At storage area bread shelf- across from small walk in cooler- approximately 8 live roaches crawling on clean containers and wall – operator killed and removed 1 live roach. Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5 High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at frontline counter roasted corn cooked (60F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (63F – Cold Holding); observed at cooler G salsa (47F – Cold Holding); at cooler G salsa (47F – Cold Holding); items out of temperature for 5 hours -As per operator items not prepped or portioned. Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5 High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at frontline counter roasted corn cooked (60F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (63F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Observed at cooler G salsa (47F – Cold Holding); at Cooler D raw eggs shelled (46F – Cold Holding); egg whites (45F – Cold Holding) items out of temperature for 5 hours -As per operator items not prepped or portioned. Priority: High Priority
21-12-4 Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet whipping clothes not stored properly. Operator properly stored items,. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
41-27-4 High Priority – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Sinkand Surface 1130 PPM); – operator corrected to 700PPM. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
