COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
10050 GULF CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-332-4747
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025091501 | Nov 12, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat beverages. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwash area blocked by cart. Operator removed cart.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. Educated operator on proper storage of coffee filters. Operator placed coffee filters in covered container.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee preparing salad with bare hands touching cucumbers. Spoke either employee who donned gloves after washing hands. Operator requested emailed alternative operating procedure. Explained use of form.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk-in cooler, cooked beef patties (55F - ambient Cooling); cooked chicken (56F - ambient Cooling) for just under 4 hours per operator. Operator states foods were thawed from frozen at ambient temperature approximately 4 hours ago. Operator immediately placed into oven for rapid reheating to above 165F for hot holding.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters uncovered in kitchen right of entrance. Operator covered.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 heavily dented cans tomatoes sauce in dry storage room.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (45F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator due to busy banquet prep period. Operator states door was open constantly for the last hour, operator propped open attached walk-in freezer door for rapid cooling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler with dust.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large containers of dishwashing chemicals under counter next to oil for fryer, between triple sink and fryer in back kitchen. Operator removed the chemicals.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Milk, half and half, and heat treated oat milk time marked for 4 hour discard, no written plan. Provided operator with time as a public health control plan.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen. Operator cleaned the machine.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine by corners, sides.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature of 81F after running two minutes at front handwash sink. Operator called maintenance, water was restored, more than 85F
Mop sink not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters in back kitchen coffee prep area. Operator covered the filters.
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.