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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

100 GRAND BLVD, Sandestin FL 32550 · 850-267-6852

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601954
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Food pans stored in cold hold drawers soiled ( stored overnight ).
High priority/22-11-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in bin of frozen diced potatoes in reach in freezer. Manager placed bowl at ware wash location.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Food pans stored in cold hold drawers soiled ( stored overnight ).
High priority/22-11-5
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in sink near office. Nail in sink at buffet line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- taquitos 30F on a tray uncovered on prep table.
Basic/06-01-5
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Manager removed cracked shell egg and discarded.
High priority/01B-14-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup/bowl stored in rice at bar drawers.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer door soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Raw sausage patties stored in reach in freezer uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 23, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer solution 400ppm. Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to 3 compartment sink is blocked with grease filter.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute lip on interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile broken/missing at cove molding near entrance door of kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager in process of pulling up and printing License.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys stored at dish shelf in ware washing area.
Basic/40-06-5
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in sink at bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at bar food prep table near toaster.
Basic/21-10-4
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation

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.