I Heart Mac and Cheese

799 W Gaines St Ste 113, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at I Heart Mac and Cheese stretching back to 2022. I Heart Mac and Cheese was last inspected on Aug 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on top of the water heater. Must be complied by December 21, 2022. **Warning**

35A-05-4

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. Must be complied by February 18, 2022. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a ceiling tile soiled in the dining room. Observed the manager replace the ceiling tile. **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed black plastic containers wet not properly air-dried - wet nesting stacked on top of each other on the rack by the three compartment sink. Observed the manager remove the plastic containers from on top of each other so they can properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container containing pasta by the prep area with a scoop with the handle touching the pasta. Observed the manager remove the handle from the pasta. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Aug 18, 2022

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 Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

I Heart Mac and Cheese most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

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 two 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 roughly once per year on average.

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