The Cheesecake Factory
A°6613 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85206
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-11766
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 15, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers being stacked while wet. Staff was instructed to separate the equipment to allow for air dry.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drain underneath three compartment sink draining slowly. Work order had been placed prior to inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Dec 12, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee touching bread with bare hands and placing it in basket to be served. Employee discarded the bread and was instructed to use tissue to use bread moving forward. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw turkey stored above raw beef. PIC moved the turkey to the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers and plates being stacked while wet. Staff was instructed to separate the equipment to allow for air dry. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required Predefined Comment: All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing.
Oct 9, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 26, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook handling seafood, then donning gloves and handling raw chicken without washing hands. Employee washed hands. Discussed when to wash hands with staff and management. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken over ground pork in the walk-in refrigerator. PIC re-assembled the products. PIC re-assembled the products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple TCS food items that had been cooked or par cooked at 9am and were placed in the walk-in refrigerator with the lids on. They items were holding 46-50F. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
2024
Dec 10, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about air gaps at drains, cleaning frequency and hard to reach areas, cooling techniques, and handsink requirements.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee at bar placing mint/garnishes on drinks with bare hands. Manager talked to employee and trained them on bare hand contact policy. Ensure that ready to eat foods are not touched with bare hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items.
Inspector's notes
Observed sanitary sewer overflow from floor sink in the bar area, and below the handsink in the cookline area on the west side. An outside company was able to come and clear it. Ensure that all floor drains/sinks are able to keep the used water in the sewer, and not overflow onto the ground, leading to flooding in food areas. Talked to management about nightly cleaning and how to prevent it in the future. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Oct 7, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about food preparation in dessert room, dirty/clean dish separation, and time control.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken stored above raw whole beef in the walkin on the shelves. Manager had employee move the items. Ensure that raw poultry is stored below other food items like raw beef. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooling tamale cakes from 2.5 hours ago was at 75F. Manager embargoed the foods. Talked to staff, and recommended fitting fewer on the same pan, and not putting it so close to other trays as it reduces air flow. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.
2023
Dec 11, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Copy of inspection provided to PIC via email. Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o 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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Chris Grudecki
Sep 27, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailed**Recommended using large disposable gloves for the assembly line, due to cooking multiple types of raw animal foodsOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started 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,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Chris Grudecki
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →