Marin County, CA

The Cheesecake Factory

Name: The Cheesecake Factory
Address: [Object Object], Marin County, CA

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Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Only Minor Violation(s) Found

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Routine

Jun 18, 2026

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Dairy and meat refrigerated walk-in measured at ambient temperature of 48 *F and internal temperature of raw chicken wings measured at 46.5 *F. Operator instructed to move all potentially hazardous foods in walk-in refrigerator to other available walk-ins measured at 41 *f and below. Discontinue use util unit is repaired to hold at 41 *F and below.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also found. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report. Or ask the food facility for the inspection report. A green placard was issued.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Dec 11, 2025

No Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed refrigerated drawer under grill on cooks line at end of cook's line measuring at ambient temperature of 50 *F. Internal temperature of raw shrimp measured at 49.7 *F and raw chicken at 51 *F. Raw meats were voluntarily discarded by operator. Discontinue using refrigeration unit until repaired to maintain ambient temperature at 41*F or below. Repair immediately.

Inspector’s notes

For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907 and ask to see the actual inspection report. Or ask the food facility for the inspection report. A green placard was issued.

In plain English

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Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 10, 2025

Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Inspector’s notes

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Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Sep 5, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

2 recorded violations

minorCode CHSC 114192Food temperature

Official wording

Expo: Utility sink doesn't have any hot water coming out of faucet. Provide 120 degrees F water. 3- compartment sink: left faucet reached 117 degrees F.

Inspector’s notes

See report in file for all observed code violations.

In plain English

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minorCode CHSC 114197Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Pipe below left compartment of three-compartment sink isn't connected on left side - water from left faucet drained onto the floor.

Inspector’s notes

See report in file for all observed code violations.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 4, 2024

Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode CHSC 114192Handwashing

Official wording

Food facility lacks adequate hot water. Provide a minimum of 120 degrees F water at all sinks, except hand wash sinks shall be 100 degrees F. See page 1 of 1 of fbi complaint for observed temperatures. Prewash sink: 91 degrees F, right employee restroom: 71 degrees F. Warewashing sink: left faucet: 86 degrees F, right faucet: 93 degrees F.

Inspector’s notes

Minor violations were also observed. For more information, contact Marin County Environmental Health Services at (415) 473-6907. The report can be viewed at County of Marin Environmental Health Services, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 236, San Rafael, CA 94903. Office hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. The report may be also be viewed at the facility upon request.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Feb 13, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Shrimp wontons and fried cheese both observed at 43 degrees F.

Inspector’s notes

Unable to see temperatures of thermometers in videos sent for pasta cold side refrigerator. Unit checked and is properly maintaining temperature.

In plain English

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Official record from Marin County Environmental Health Services, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 31, 2024

Only Minor Violation(s) Found

1 recorded violation

minorCode CHSC 113996Food temperature

Official wording

Observed the following refrigeration units at the following temperatures. Operator stated units potentially in defrost and adjusted timer setting. Out of temperature units were checked periodically throughout inspection. Refrigerated drawer under pasta station at 45/54.6 *F, drawer under flat top grills at 51.4/ 46 *F. Ambient temperature of walk in refrigerator at 48*F. Operator instructed to discontinue use of units until repaired to hold at 41 *F and below. Operator advised to set defrost timers to off service hours.