CHEESE COURSE (THE)
11355 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 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**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-09-4Intermediate – 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**
22-59-4Intermediate – 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-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – 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**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at shelf preparation area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cheese pizza not covered at reach in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.