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THE CHEESE COURSE

THE CHEESE COURSE has 6 health inspections on file for its PLANTATION location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

801 UNIVERSITY DR UNIT B126

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910465

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees open water bottle stored in the ice machine that is used to serve ice to customers. Operator removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked short rib date marked 11/02/2025 in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded out of date food. See Stop Sale.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked short rib date marked 11/02/2025 in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded out of date food. See Stop Sale.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter in the mop sink.

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated Observed 3 dented cans of roasted peppers on storage shelf..
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelets while preparing food orders,
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed walk in cooler drain pipe not completely over the drain causing standing water in front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of roasted pepper strips.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/15/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at front line ambient temperature at 58F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: At the time of callback inspection, Observed flip top cooler at front line ambient temperature at 50F Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed all TCS foods items cold held in flip top cooler temps at the following temperature: cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding); mango salad (58F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: At the time of callback inspection, cut tomatoes cold held at 44F. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at front line ambient temperature at 58F. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed all TCS foods items cold held in flip top cooler temps at the following temperature: cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding); mango salad (58F - Cold Holding). Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed all TCS foods items cold held in flip top cooler temps at the following temperature: cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (57F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding); mango salad (58F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569116

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beer stored on floor at front counter area.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu not marked as raw item.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360536

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can then continued Preparing food. (Chicken salad)
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used to fill drinking water jug