THE CHEESE COURSE
801 UNIVERSITY DR UNIT B126, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
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 Operator discarded out of date food.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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021002014 | Nov 20, 2020 | Mar 23, 2022 | $600 |
| 2--2019026492 | May 2, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 | $600 |
| 2--2017054569 | Oct 31, 2017 | Feb 13, 2018 | $560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat mortadella in the left flip top in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler by steam marie. As per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. Item has been in the flip top cooler since yesterday. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler by steam marie. As per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. Item has been in the flip top cooler since yesterday. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of roasted pepper strips.
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated Observed 3 dented cans of roasted peppers on storage shelf..
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,
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.
Oct 15, 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 priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at front line ambient temperature at 58F.
Oct 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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).
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with bleach at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled container.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at front line ambient temperature at 58F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to walk in cooler.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beer stored on floor at front counter area.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used to fill drinking water jug
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.