I Heart Mac and Cheese

3111 N University Dr Ste 114, Coral Springs, FL 33065

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, I Heart Mac and Cheese has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so I Heart Mac and Cheese is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed at callback same- no proof of employee food training **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers not upside down on top of 2 door reach in cooler

25-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents dusty

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the only bathroom in establishment (unisex) no trash can with a cover/lid

32-12-5

Dec 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at back rest room

32-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dish area.

51-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at back rest room

32-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front hand sink

31B-04-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified same ownership. License expired 12-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles on chemical shelf in back prep area not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks under triple sink not secured. Manager reattached cord to secure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

51-11-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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. A poster has been given to the operator.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with chips stored on floor at front line.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in bread crumbs container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution at 00 ppm. Operator correct solution to 200 ppm.

21-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on dry storage rack. Operator moved drinks to a plastic container and labeled them "employee drinks" and moved to a lower shelf away from food and supplies. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on dry storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Heart Mac and Cheese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Heart Mac and Cheese on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I Heart Mac and Cheese?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Heart Mac and Cheese.

How does I Heart Mac and Cheese compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has I Heart Mac and Cheese's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at I Heart Mac and Cheese have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at I Heart Mac and Cheese means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is I Heart Mac and Cheese inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, I Heart Mac and Cheese is inspected around three times per year on average.

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