I Heart Mac and Cheese

6317 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited I Heart Mac and Cheese four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023. Operator renewed at time of inspection. Conformation number 246020560

50-17-3

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 handle of scoop in contact with cooked ziti in low boy cooler on front line.

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen- observed trash can in front of hand washing sink. Operator removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer - observed containers of cheese sauce being stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Dec 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from front counter - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda station.

51-11-4

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 Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does I Heart Mac and Cheese compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

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

No. Recent inspections at I Heart Mac and Cheese have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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 two times per year on average.

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