I HEART MAC AND CHEESE

1489 Southeast 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8597919

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink behind alto-sham. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator copy of HR5030-103 Form Employee Reporting. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed short ribs in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: See COR Corm.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460849

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink behind alto-sham. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Provided operator copy of HR5030-103 Form Employee Reporting. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed short ribs in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460728

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed No Proof of Certified Manager Certification. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed Employees Reporting Agreement Form completely filled out. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350975

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn oven. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks and plastic spoons inverted behind front counter. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning