COURTYARD CAFE
2051 S LEJEUNE RD, Miami FL 33134 · 305-443-2301
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line manipulating garbage and back to work without hand washing.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line raw shell eggs in the same container with potatoes. Employee discarded the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser out of service for hand sink located at cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at front bar with slow draining.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside garbage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed inside garbage area. Employee picked up garbage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paulo Quiroz in charge of the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor for walk in cooler soiled.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled for reach in cooler at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.