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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY

875 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 42878

42
Total Inspections
28
Passed
8
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2025 Inspection

February 10, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO R...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2025 Inspection

February 3, 2025• Complaint• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PO...(+13 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2024 Inspection

July 19, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED PORK CUTLETS IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED (WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL) WHILE C...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 4, 2023 Inspection

December 4, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. NOTED HOT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2022 Inspection

May 27, 2022• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Silverware and plates preset on tables not protected from contamination. TABLEWARE that is preset shall be prot...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2022 Inspection

March 1, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing method, frozen shrimp bags being thawed in cold standing water. instructed to keep under cold running water.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2021 Inspection

June 7, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT WAS A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2020 Inspection

May 19, 2020• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SALAD MIXING CONTAINERS STORED TOO CLOSE TO HAND WASH SINK, SANI BUCKETS STORED NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED T...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2019 Inspection

October 17, 2019• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RIN...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 30, 2019 Inspection

July 30, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF THE ROTATING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2019 Inspection

July 22, 2019• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR. -(+14 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2018 Inspection

April 6, 2018• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED COOLERS ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2017 Inspection

December 13, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 7, 2017 Inspection

September 7, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED AND MISING INSULATION COVERINGS IN SEVERAL WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2017 Inspection

March 24, 2017• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELES ON SUGAR AND SALT TUBS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2016 Inspection

November 30, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND M...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 7, 2016 Inspection

April 7, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST STORED RAW MEATS AND SHELLED EGGS UNDER AND ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2016 Inspection

January 22, 2016• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CONTAINE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2015 Inspection

October 1, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE AT ICE BIN OF MAIN BAR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2015 Inspection

July 17, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE AT ICE BIN OF MAIN BAR.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2015 Inspection

July 10, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS RESTING ON SHELV...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2014 Inspection

May 27, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A 12 DRAWER PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F ON THE COOKLINE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUTEED VEGETABLES, PA...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2013 Inspection

August 8, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRIUT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED ABO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 16, 2012 Inspection

November 16, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: refer to previous report for description.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2012 Inspection

November 8, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1138437 DATED ON 08-07-12 FOR VIOLATION #(32) MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT B...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 7, 2012 Inspection

August 7, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 20 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2011 Inspection

October 4, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SINK DRAINS, INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS & CABINETS AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2011 Inspection

May 25, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPES UNDER FRONT SERVERS ICE MACHINE & UNDER STEAMTABLE AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE F...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2011 Inspection

May 17, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED (7-38-030). OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER COMI...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2010 Inspection

July 28, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2010 Inspection

May 24, 2010• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipm...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 13, 2010 Inspection

April 13, 2010• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2010 Inspection

February 9, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2010 Inspection

February 5, 2010• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ...(+5 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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