I Heart Mac and Cheese

15999 Pines Blvd Ste 102, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at I Heart Mac and Cheese, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/2023

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at customer self service station **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restrooms. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzles - front counter self customer display.. employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restrooms and front counter, other HWS in kitchen provides hot/cold water

27-16-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting board in rear kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm), operator made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Storage rack, next to HWS- above shelf of single SS utensils and cutting boards. 3 bottles containing purple, yellow and blue solutions. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to triple sink, several trays getting dry. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks- front counter, employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Clean wet mop seating on mop sink, Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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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 Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 Pembroke Pines?

I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

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 three 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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