CHEESE COURSE (THE)
11355 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of mop sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of pickles on floor under dry dish rack. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in prep area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of gloves stored on floor under dry dish rack. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.