THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY, 5345 WISCONSIN AVE NW, Washington, DC - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
Type: RESTAURANT TOTAL
Address: 5345 WISCONSIN AVE NW, 20015, Washington DC
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jun 10, 2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

Critical violations

Non-Critical violations

Details / Comments

  • Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Personal cleanliness
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Jun 10, 2014Complaint24Details / Comments
  • Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
May 27, 2014Routine13Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 06, 2013Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • In-use utensils: properly stored
Jul 31, 2013Complaint32Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
Mar 01, 2013Follow-up21Details / Comments
  • Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Feb 11, 2013Routine52Details / Comments
No violation noted during this evaluation. Aug 22, 2012Follow-up00Details / Comments
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
Jul 31, 2012Routine20Details / Comments
  • Management awareness; policy present
  • Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Jul 23, 2012Routine20Details / Comments
  • Proper cold holding temperatures
  • Proper date marking & disposition
  • Thermometers provided & accurate
  • Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Jan 12, 2012Follow-up31Details / Comments
  • Correct response to questions
  • No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved
  • Proper hot holding temperatures
  • Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
  • Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  • Physical facilities: installed, maintained, & clean
Jan 04, 2012Routine35Details / Comments

Jun 10, 2014 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Correct stated items within 45days
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr.Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037
No evidence of the complaint cited at time of call

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)112.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)112.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)118.0F
Avocado (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)38.5F
Chicken grilled (Grill) (Cooking)169.0F
Fish - Cod (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Red Onions - sliced (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Fish - Flounder (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Tuna Yellowfin (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Scallops (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Crab meat (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)36.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)148.0F
Brown Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)155.0F
Chili (Soup Warmer) (Hot Holding)144.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Marinara Sauce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
alfredo sauce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.5F
Chicken Wings (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cooling)39.0F
Guacamole (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Final Rinse Cycle)180.0F
(Warewashing Machine - Rinse Cycle)160.0F
Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Crab meat (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Calamari (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)37.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)-10.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat)37.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in produce)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F
(Salad Display Unit)37.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)38.5F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.5F
(Reach-in Freezer)-10.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Ice Cream Freezer)-9.0F

May 27, 2014 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
FOR QUESTIONS CALL MR TAYLOR AT 202-442-9037
Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)120.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)-6.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - under counter) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Beef (Grill) (Preparation)165.0F
Eggs (Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F

Aug 06, 2013 (Follow-up)

Comments:
5day notice abated
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)116.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing sink - deli section)115.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
salsa (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)200.0F
Brown Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)145.0F
Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.5F
Fish raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)39.5F
(Reach-in Freezer)-5.0F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.5F

Jul 31, 2013 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Correct stated items within 5days
Correct stated itmes within 45days
If you have any questions,please contact area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at (202)442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)120.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)118.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)118.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Steak raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.2F
Shrimp raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)40.3F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Hamburger Patty Raw (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)39.4F
Chicken salad (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)156.0F
Brown Rice (Rice Steamer) (Hot Holding)167.0F
Meat sauce (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)42.3F
Ranch dressing (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)33.0F
Bleu Cheese Dressing (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Scallops (Refrigerator - drawer) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Bean Sprouts (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
Pepperoni (Refrigerator - pizza prep unit) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)-5.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in meat)38.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)38.0F
(Refrigerator - drawer)38.4F
(Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit)39.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - sandwich prep unit) (Cold Holding)38.0F
(Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine)190.0F
(Dishwashing Machine - Wash Cycle)150.0F
Fish - Flounder (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Tuna (Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)38.0F

Mar 01, 2013 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 2/19/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.8°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)119.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)111.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)115.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)118.0F
(Refrigerator - open display)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)37.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)36.0F
Asparagus (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)49.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Ham (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Cooking)166.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)47.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Mozzarella Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Chicken raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Lettuce romaine (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F
Onions cooked (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)45.0F

Feb 11, 2013 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM GEORGE E TIAKO FS- 50259 EXP. 03-09-2015
CORRECT STATED ITEMS WITHIN 5DAYS AND 45DAYS
Consumer advisory notice printed on menu.
Thermocouple in ice & water: 32°f
Most recent pest control service date: 1/30/2013
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037
Sanitizer Quaternary Ammonium, 100ppm 0.0 pH, 119.8°F

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)121.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)119.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)123.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Beef raw/ground (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Lettuce Iceberg (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Chicken (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)167.0F
Anchovies (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Endive (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Beans (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)119.0F
Cauliflower (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Jambalaya (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)121.0F
Tomatoes chopped (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Carrot Salad (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Mixed Vegetables (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)124.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)46.0F

Aug 22, 2012 (Follow-up)

Comments:
ALL ITEMS CORRECTED ON INSPECTION OF 07/31/2012

Jul 31, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has a written employee's health policy for food-borne illness.
CFPM ALEXANDER JOSEPH FS- 50405 EXP. 02/02/2015
Most recent pest control service date: 06/15/2012
Correct stated items within 5Days and 45Days
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)121.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)126.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)121.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)3.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)38.0F
Beef Patties (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)45.0F
Chicken Strips (Steam Table) (Hot Holding)166.0F
American Cheese (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Bacon (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Beets (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Cheese shredded (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Cucumbers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F

Jul 23, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
A 5-DAY NOTICE GIVEN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MR. TAYLOR AT (202) 535-2180.

Temperatures
(Refrigerator - walk-in) (Cold Holding)40.0F
(Refrigerator - reach-in) (Cold Holding)39.0F
(Reach-in Freezer) (Cold Holding)-10.0F
Eggs (Cold Holding)38.0F
Crab meat (Cold Holding)41.0F
(Handwashing Sink)112.0F

Jan 12, 2012 (Follow-up)


Violations: Comments:
The Business has written employee's health policy for foodborne illness.
Most recent pest control service date: 01/06/2012
If any question please call area supervisor Mr. Ronnie Taylor at 202-442-9037

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - kitchen)122.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)124.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink)127.0F
Hot Water (3-compartment sink)121.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)37.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Refrigerator - under counter)40.0F
Cabbage (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)44.0F
Cucumbers (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Carrots (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)41.0F
Sauce (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)43.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator - open display) (Cold Holding)40.0F

Jan 04, 2012 (Routine)


Violations: Comments:
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 5-DAYS
CORRECT ITEMS STATED WITHIN 45-DAYS
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AREA SUPERVISOR MR. RONNIE TAYLOR AT (202)535-2180

Temperatures
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Bar)111.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Dishwash area)118.0F
Hot Water (Final Rinse Cycle - Warewashing Machine)180.0F
Fries (Warmer) (Hot Holding)202.0F
Chicken (Grill) (Hot Holding)112.0F
Rice (Grill) (Hot Holding)105.0F
Tomatoes sliced (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)35.0F
Cole slaw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)39.0F
Fruit - cut or sliced (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)42.0F
Chicken (Warmer) (Hot Holding)143.0F
Onions raw (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Mashed potatoes (Warmer) (Hot Holding)115.0F
Mushrooms (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)37.0F
Fries (Deep Fryer) (Cooking)220.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator) (Cold Holding)38.0F
Hot Water (Handwashing Sink - Service Line)119.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)40.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)42.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)41.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)35.0F
(Refrigerator - walk-in)39.0F
(Freezer - walk-in)20.0F
Beef (Refrigerator - walk-in)34.0F
Chicken (Refrigerator - walk-in)34.0F
Salmon (Refrigerator - walk-in)34.0F
Hamburger patty (Grill) (Cooking)173.0F
Pork Chop (Grill) (Cooking)174.0F
(Refrigerator)40.0F
(Freezer)-2.0F

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