Cheese Course (The)
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Cheese Course (The) stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pinecrest restaurant scores 55. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed on dry food and dish racks at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed at time of callback; dust accumulation on dry dish rack above steam table. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in kitchen and restroom at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in reach in coolers at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in walk in cooler at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in kitchen at time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in at prep area with ambient temp of 48F: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items were replenished 1 hour prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed smoked salmon (54F Cold Holding); ham (50F Cold Holding); Turkey (47F Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in prep area 2 coolers not working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed 1 reach in cooler with ambient temp of 48F, the following 5cs foods stored inside for 1 hour: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
52
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in at prep area with ambient temp of 48F: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items were replenished 1 hour prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in prep area 2 coolers not working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed 1 reach in cooler with ambient temp of 48F, the following 5cs foods stored inside for 1 hour: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of mop sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pickles on floor under dry dish rack. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of gloves stored on floor under dry dish rack. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry dish and food racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at soda machine; ice dispenser soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table under paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents soiled at walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under hand wash sink preparation area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a raisin container stored on floor preparation area. Operator relocated the container to a shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chops ribs thawed in standing water at preparation table. Operator moved the product to the three compartment sink and turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
90
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (70 F - Cold Holding) next to steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the container at reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by a chair, one located next to slicer machine. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed final rinse temperature at 199 F at dishwasher machine. **Warning**
22-59-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the breakfast menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Food employees reporting agreement form was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese pizza not covered at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handles on the cheese at reach in cooler. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf preparation area. **Warning**
24-18-4
39
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink of the back area has a radio in it. The radio was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups without handle used as scoop in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils stored with the Food Contact surface up .
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelf over the triple sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with clear hinged lid containers stored on the floor of the storage closet
25-05-4
52
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener boade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the storage area hand wash sink inaccessible . It has a power surcharge protected over it. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink inaccessible. It has a red bucket stored in it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the storage area hand wash without soap
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the preparation table white plastic spoons not all presented handle first **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheese Course (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheese Course (The) on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheese Course (The)?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheese Course (The).
How does Cheese Course (The) compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Cheese Course (The) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Cheese Course (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheese Course (The) have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cheese Course (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cheese Course (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheese Course (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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