I Heart Mac and Cheese
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
I Heart Mac and Cheese has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
I Heart Mac and Cheese's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef kebabs stored over chocolate inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep area. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on prep table. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator discarded solution and replenished with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (90F - Hot Holding) inside steam table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email. Operator printed out forms and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hang the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles next to soda machine at front counter without label
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed apron under cutting board at kitchen prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink on shelves over prep table at prep area. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
45
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and in both restrooms. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and in both restrooms. Employee provided the paper towels. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to reach in coolers at prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to reach in coolers at prep area. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage over washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage over washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter. Employee removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter. Employee removed the cloth. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
78
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-06-4
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. Discussed and provided form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed and provided form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide not secured next to back exit door.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Also observed on men and women restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops inside bucket next to mop sink.
42-01-4
64
Jan 18, 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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Heart Mac and Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” 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 Miami?
I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has I Heart Mac and Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at I Heart Mac and Cheese have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I Heart Mac and Cheese 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 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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