I HEART MAC AND CHEESE
3111 N UNIVERSITY DR #114, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954-800-3780
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089525 | Oct 15, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $160 |
| 2--2024025563 | Apr 11, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled over prep station
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents dusty
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In the only bathroom in establishment (unisex) no trash can with a cover/lid
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers not upside down on top of 2 door reach in cooler
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at back rest room
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dish area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at back rest room
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front hand sink
Apr 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified same ownership. License expired 12-1-23
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. New manager unable to locate certificates for staff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles on chemical shelf in back prep area not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles.
Feb 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified same ownership. License expired 12-1-23
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. New manager unable to locate certificates for staff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles on chemical shelf in back prep area not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks under triple sink not secured. Manager reattached cord to secure.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no backflow preventer on hose bibb with splatter added.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 C0 2 tanks at dishwashing area no secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. 2. Observed employee bag and cloth stored on sandwich bread at food storage shelf. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employees with long hair not effectively restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed tong stored in container with cooked crispy chicken. Operator removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.