The Cheesecake Factory

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed buildup on the walls and floors thought the main kitchen CA: Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed can opener with debris. CA advised PIC to clean regularly. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed several TCS foods on the front service line with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that the TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed bakery employee drinking at counter from water bottle. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. CA0-Employee disposed of water bottle