I Heart Mac and Cheese

4095 Sr-7 S Unit 17B, Lake Worth, FL 33449

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

I Heart Mac and Cheese has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter.

29-34-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....lobster bisque prep date marked 11/20/23 at rare counter reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....lobster bisque prep date marked 11/20/23 at rare counter reach in cooler **Warning**

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...lobster meat 44° , pasta 45° in reach in cooler at rare counter.....corn 44°, cheeses 45°, ham 44°, fried chicken 45° , broccoli 44°, cauliflower 44°, macaroni 45° , vegan sausage 45° in cold hold table at front line . Per manager food being held less than four hours , manager covered food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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**

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....bread crumbs at front line . **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil several spoons used with moist food not stored in running water or hot water on 135° or above, employee removed spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-23-4

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic yellow substance not labeled.

41-17-4

May 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at I Heart Mac and Cheese.

How does I Heart Mac and Cheese compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth 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 zero violations 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 two times per year on average.

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