COURTYARD CAFE
9075 S DADELAND BLVD, Kendall FL 33156
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put the butter under ice bath.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in under cook line out of order. No tcs foods stored inside.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets of cooler at front bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior both reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter across cook line: sausages (116F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 4 hours. The chef placed sausage on flat top for reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 cleaning sprays stored on dry dish rack above clean plates.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink next to mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks outside of walk in.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter; spray bottle with no label.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor next to cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled with crumbs and dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers next to oven.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Operator provided.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups at front counter area not inverted. Operator inverted cups.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in wet mop bucket. Operator hung to dry correctly.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed no current boiler certificate available at time of inspection. Boiler search conducted to find boiler inspection current, establishment awaiting new certificates.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 employee touched the eggs mix with gloves, discarded the gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Operator was instructed that the hands need to be washed before put on new gloves.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside dirty water at 128°F. Operator changed the water and started to reheat the water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to lettuce at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the lettuce.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73 F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Ad per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the butter to the bottom part of the refrigerator for rapid cooling.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and personal items, iPhone at preparation table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels at containers at reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast stored over bread at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put the butter under ice bath.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink. Operator provided the paper.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter.
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.