CHEESE COURSE (THE)
11355 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soda fountain; unsecured.
Basic
- 14-74-7Repeat
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.
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 2 coolers in prep area no longer maintaining proper temps, as per operator, used as dry storage. Observed no TCS foods stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-03-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under triple sink, observed next to coolers in prep area.
Basic
- 12B-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on prep table in kitchen.
Basic
- 38-01-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield; above dish machine.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks; old labels.
Basic
- 14-33-4Repeat
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter reach in; rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 25-05-4Repeat
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic containers with lid stored on floor in storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in bucket and in sink; not in use.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label; above prep table next to dry food rack.
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust on dish rack above cooler next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.