ATLANTA, Cobb County

CHEESECAKE FACTORY THE

1000 CUMBERLAND MALL SE STE LS105 ATLANTA, GA 30339

Food
Latest score
87
Jun 15, 2026
City
ATLANTA
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the following TCS foods cold holding above 41f in the main kitchen: cooler drawer 2: pasta 49f PTC 2: marinara 48f, creamy marinara 48f, heavy cream 51f cooler drawer 4: raw steak 46f cooler drawer 6: raw salmon 45f,raw shrimp 45f, mozzarella cheese 44f,ground beef 47f cooler drawer batter station: raw chicken 52f, raw shrimp 44f, calamari 45f PTC 4: sour cream 50f, diced tomatoes 46f, bbq ranch 46f PTC 6 : spicy peanut 48f, butter 50f, sour cream 46f CA:ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: ALL FOOD DISCARDED

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed white cheddar sauce and heavy cream not cooling at a rate that would ensure they would reach 70F within 2 hrs from 135F

C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.

COS: White cheddar sauce and heavy cream was placed in WIF too cool. Sauces were 76F & 83F @ 3:30PM respectively; food discarded

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mashed potatoes, grilled tenders and whole peeled potatoes stored uncovered in WIC #1 in main kitchen. Observed alfredo base and cut RTE onions stored uncovered in reach in cooler in main kitchen. Observed lemons, limes and other garnishes for food/drinks & 3 tea urns in use stored uncovered on served line.

C/A: All food shall be stored covered and protected from contamination

COS: Foods were covered

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the food contact surfaces of multiple pans, plates and bowls stored as clean and ready to use soiled with old food debris in main kitchen on shelves and server line above food window.

C/A: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch

COS: All equipment was placed back in ware-washing to be cleaned and sanitized

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.