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COURTYARD CAFE

2051 S LEJEUNE RD, Miami FL 33134 · 305-443-2301

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats125
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2303290
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food stored on floor. Observed on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
Basic/36-02-5
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-07-5
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.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser out of service for hand sink located at cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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.
Basic/29-20-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside garbage area.
High priority/29-34-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed inside garbage area. Employee picked up garbage.
Basic/33-19-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paulo Quiroz in charge of the kitchen.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor for walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-10-4
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled for reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Basic/16-01-4
Jul 12, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Walk in cooler.
Intermediate/05-07-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.