Pinecrest, Miami-Dade County

CHEESE COURSE (THE)

11355 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL 33156

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jan 9, 2026
City
Pinecrest
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24291369

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed at time of callback; dust accumulation on dry dish rack above steam table. Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 24291374

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed on dry food and dish racks at time of callback. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24291375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in kitchen and restroom at time of callback. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24291372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24291371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in reach in coolers at time of callback. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24291373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in walk in cooler at time of callback. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24291370

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Observed in kitchen at time of callback. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24281478

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in at prep area with ambient temp of 48F: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items were replenished 1 hour prior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed smoked salmon (54F Cold Holding); ham (50F Cold Holding); Turkey (47F Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24281477

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 24281480

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24281479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 24281481

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in prep area 2 coolers not working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed 1 reach in cooler with ambient temp of 48F, the following 5cs foods stored inside for 1 hour: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24281483

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24281484

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24281482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24281485

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 24280044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in at prep area with ambient temp of 48F: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items were replenished 1 hour prior. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24280040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dish rack above steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

22-31-4

Detail 24280041

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24280038

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24280043

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in prep area 2 coolers not working. As per operator, used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed 1 reach in cooler with ambient temp of 48F, the following 5cs foods stored inside for 1 hour: grape leaves (45F - Cold Holding); siced tomato (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); hummus 46 (44F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (54F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (60F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24280037

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of mop sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24280045

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pickles on floor under dry dish rack. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24280039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled; reach in freezer and stove. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24280042

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24280035

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of gloves stored on floor under dry dish rack. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24280036

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24280046

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23987560

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry dish and food racks. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23987565

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23987563

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at soda machine; ice dispenser soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 23987564

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 23987562

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23987561

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on table under paper towels. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23987566

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers.

14-17-4

Detail 23987567

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23987568

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 23614425

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at counter above reach in cooler: Gruyére (60F - Cold Holding); fontina (60F - Cold Holding); gouda (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator; cheese has been there less than 2 hours. Inspector had operator place back in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23614431

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on shelf above reach in cooler where baguettes are stored.

31A-09-4

Detail 23614427

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by chair and step ladder. Person in charge moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23614430

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on racks above ware wash area.

36-34-5

Detail 23614429

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 23614422

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23614426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open water cup on prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved to bottom shelf away from prep tables. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23614420

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic container broken at the lip; stored on dry dish rack. Observed reach in freezer with broken wheel; balanced with rocks. Operator tossed away containers voluntarily. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23614421

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23614428

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

42-02-4

Detail 23614423

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink inaccessible; blocked by boxes and garbage can. Operator moved items away.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 23614424

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed mozzarella containers reused in kitchen area for other food storage.

14-17-4

Detail 23614419

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 23395143

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment, removed personal items and placed gloves and began food preparation. Coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23395140

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep reach in cooler smoked salmon (44F - Cold Holding); as per manager was removed from walk-in cooler and stored on counter for about 15 minutes then placed into reach in cooler.

31B-03-4

Detail 23395141

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink next to meat slicer.

25-06-4

Detail 23395144

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front lobby display case single serve spoons not inverts when stored.

14-17-4

Detail 23395142

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23395139

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear of kitchen.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22827234

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 22827231

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents soiled at walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 22827235

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under hand wash sink preparation area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22827232

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a raisin container stored on floor preparation area. Operator relocated the container to a shelf.

06-01-5

Detail 22827233

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chops ribs thawed in standing water at preparation table. Operator moved the product to the three compartment sink and turned on the water. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22827230

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02D-02-4

Detail 22648496

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. Warning Time Extended

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22509780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (70 F - Cold Holding) next to steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the container at reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22509784

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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22509776

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by a chair, one located next to slicer machine. Warning

22-59-4

Detail 22509778

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed final rinse temperature at 199 F at dishwasher machine. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22509781

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the breakfast menu. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22509782

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. Food employees reporting agreement form was provided. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 22509785

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed key lime pie and alfajores by The petit Sweet not labeled as specified by law. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22509786

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup without handles on the cheese at reach in cooler. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22509779

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 22509777

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf preparation area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22509783

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese pizza not covered at reach in freezer. Warning

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 21755737

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

22-02-4

Detail 21755736

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21755741

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink of the back area has a radio in it. The radio was removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21755734

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

14-01-5

Detail 21755738

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups without handle used as scoop in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese containers.

24-05-4

Detail 21755740

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils stored with the Food Contact surface up .

23-03-4

Detail 21755735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelf over the triple sink soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 21755739

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with clear hinged lid containers stored on the floor of the storage closet

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21210356

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener boade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21210357

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the storage area hand wash sink inaccessible . It has a power surcharge protected over it. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink inaccessible. It has a red bucket stored in it.

31B-03-4

Detail 21210359

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the storage area hand wash without soap

25-02-4

Detail 21210358

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the preparation table white plastic spoons not all presented handle first Repeat Violation

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20673580

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink of the storage area inaccessible. It is blocked with a chair. Observed the hand wash sink by the stove inaccessible with a sanitizing bucket in it. The sanitizing bucket was removed. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 20673581

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the preparation table, spoons to go not presented handle first.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

05-05-4

Detail 20363235

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler ambient thermometer not accurate. Was indicating the cooler was at 30°F, when the unit was at 40°F.

31A-09-4

Detail 20363231

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink of the storage area blocked by a chair and items stored in it.

24-05-4

Detail 20363236

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum bowls not inverted

14-69-4

Detail 20363232

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer by the triple sink.

10-17-4

Detail 20363234

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a scraper stored between the cutting board and the reach in cooler at the sandwich preparation area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20363233

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.