I HEART MAC AND CHEESE

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 9/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4: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**
  • 36-32-5: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**
  • 21-04-4: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**
  • 31B-02-4: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**
Health Inspector (2024-09-24)
2024-09-24
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 7/24/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to reach in coolers at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows water damage over washing area.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter. Employee removed the cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Employee discarded solution and refilled with new solution. Retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Duniesky L, Madelainy C. Both hired more than 60 days.
Health Inspector (2024-07-24)
2024-07-24
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 12/1/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide not secured next to back exit door.
  • 31B-04-4: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.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 wet mops inside bucket next to mop sink.
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Discussed and provided form to manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Food Inspector #8362548
2023-12-01
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).