BISTRO AT COURTYARD MARRIOTT
2649 S BAYSHORE DR, Miami FL 33133 · 305.858.2500
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Operator paid the license. October 1, 2023 appears in first page.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator began to add water to the solution to dilute.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on dry storage shelves in kitchen. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line walls behind convection oven, heavy grease build up.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar area hand sink used to store to go utensils. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed 8 cases of water stored on floor in kitchen area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at front counter storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at cook line prep table old labels on lids with wrong item marked.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen storage area box of plastic to go cups stored on floor. Operator removed and stored onto crate.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Manager diluted and retested solution 200ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at bar in a container of coffee beans. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout kitchen torn.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm); operator began to dilute solution. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed throughout kitchen in containers of salad mix, rice, flour, coffee beans.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for ovens at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator discarded and diluted new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm).
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Employee reviewed and sign the form.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several boxes stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 119°F. Operator turned on hot water to bring the temperature to 135°F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board, operator removed the towel.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons at bar area stored surface up, operator inverted the spoons.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee cracked raw shells eggs with gloves and then touched the cook bacon. Operator was informed that he need to discarded the gloves, wash hands and put new gloves. The bacon was reheated at the grill. Operator washed his hands and changed gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Operator paid the license. October 1, 2023 appears in first page.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ice cream at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs stored on the top op reach in cooler compartments. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the eggs to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50 F - Cold Holding) stored on the top of the container of the reach in cooler. Operator moved the butter to the bottom part for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (102 F - Hot Holding) at stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the butter to the grill to be reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature at manifold at 195°F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at preparation area and front counter.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink located at preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two iPhone at shelf where the bagels are located. And a backpack on preparation table kitchen area. Operator removed the iPhones.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of bagels and French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products at least 6 inches off of the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil stored touching the potatoes and crotons. Operator moved the handles.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature at
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two located at preparation area and front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of stove preparation area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt/pepper, almonds and croutons containers not identified by common name at preparation table.
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.