Inspection Report

Business Name
The Cheesecake Factory

Business Address
15230 N Scottsdale RD Scottsdale AZ 85254-2176

Permit Number
FD-05010

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/11/2024

Grade
Not Participating

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Observed cream/50°F, white chicken chili/ 54°F, whole tomatoes sauce/ 55°F, red tomato sauce/ 50°F, and cooked pasta/ 48-50°F in malfunctioning pasta station cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41°F or less. After discussion with person in charge, it had been determined all TCS foods were within safe time parameters. All TCS foods were moved to the walk-in cooler or voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.

After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the circuit breaker had tripped on the pasta station cooler. Service call made at time of inspection. Discontinue storage of TCS foods in the pasta station cooler until it maintains 41°F or less.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 41

Description: Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and Stored

Comments:

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

Observed sanitizer buckets near the soup and bread stations filled with sink and surface sanitizer at less than 0.27 fl. oz/gal. According to manufacturer specification, sink and surface sanitizer shall measure between 0.27-.55 fl. oz/gal. Moist cloths used for food contact surfaces shall be kept in an approved sanitizing solution of appropriate concentration. New sanitizer solution was prepared at time of inspection and tested at 0.55 fl. oz/gal.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Violation #: 43

Description: In-Use Utensils; Properly Stored

Comments:

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

At the pizza station observed a knife and pizza slicer stored in the crevice between the prep cooler and wall. Knives, spatulas, etc., shall not be stored between wall and table or between pieces of equipment between uses. The knife and pizza slicer was moved to a clean and dry location at time of inspection by the person in charge.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Routine inspection report emailed to the person in charge.

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department began emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
- Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
-Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
- Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
-Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
-Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)

Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an
administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824

Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jennifer L

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.