COURTYARD CAFE & LOUNGE
8501 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.239.6900
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed five flying insects around the soda gun holder behind the bar area. Notify Supervisor on duty next day call back inspection
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food residue left on the surface. Green cutting board has white residue left on the surface.(bar area)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stopper and sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink located in the hallway and bar. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel has yellow discoloration on the surface.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed plate inside microwave oven has food spilled on the surface.
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed five flying insects around the soda gun holder behind the bar area. Notify Supervisor on duty next day call back inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked yogurt 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend quick chill product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sausage links 130°f breakfast potatoes 122°f stored inside Hot warmer cabinet. Recommend to reheat the product 165°f. Engineering notify to check the hot warmer cabinet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food residue left on the blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in the kitchen has yellow liquid inside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed strawberries spilled on the floor tile behind the lobby bar.
Garbage can soiled. Observed garage can soiled located behind lobby bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up of ice inside reach in freezer (cooler) used for fruits behind the lobby bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters, and top of reach in coolers very sticky on the surface located behind lobby bar. Recommend General Manager to cleaned and sanitize the entire bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried cream on the bottom of the reach in cooler located in Starbucks.
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler use for salad and sandwiches. Reach in cooler drawers has torn door gaskets on cook line and Starbucks cafe.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly final rinse cycle only reaching 95°f on the dishmachine gauge both bar and Starbucks Cafe, recommend to used Main kitchen until dishmachine is repaired.
Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects around water dispenser in the front lobby. Notify Supervisor on duty concerning the flying insects next unannounced inspection. Recommend to notify current pest control service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 44°f stored in the milk dispensing machine, less than 4 hours recommend to notify company machine is not working properly. Recommend to quick chill the milk inside walk in freezer
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over night (Starbucks Cafe)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old dried milk splash underneath milk dispensing machine located in buffet area. White cutting board soiled has yellow and red stains left on the surface, green cutting has white residue left on the surface. Can opener has dried food debris left on the blade.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test strips or thermometer for checking th dish machine located behind bar and Starbucks cafe.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at designated hand wash sink.( Starbucks Cafe)
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner vents has dust accumulation located directly above coffee machine. Ceiling tiles and vents has terrible dust accumulation on the surface in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler use for salad and sandwiches. Reach in cooler drawers has torn door gaskets on cook line and Starbucks cafe.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted stored on the coffee machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth on the wall in dishmachine area.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of romaine lettuce 44/45°f milk 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product inside another unit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream not date marked stored inside reach in cooler used for salads and sandwiches.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the blade.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed unthawed salmon stored inside reach in cooler drawers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and back pack stored on shelves in the bar area next brushes for cleaning.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook has no hair restraint while working on the main cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed greasy floor also food debris on the floor tiles underneath dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large block of ice in the beverage reach in cooler located behind the bar.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty walk in shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the wall underneath the dish machine.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate has expired 134332 12/13/2024.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken inside walk in cooler.
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Checked dishmachine not working properly when tested 0 ppm sanitizer, recommend to notify dish machine company, to check dishmachine. Rechecked @12:23pm dishmachine 50ppm
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave to go outside wearing gloves return inside touch the ice bucket while wearing same gloves did not change gloves or wash hands. Explained to chef at time of inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the Blend area near bagels and danish. Per Supervisor on duty next routine inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 50°f stored on the buffet line, not time marked. Time as public health control form given to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for food on the buffet line given form to operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whip cream not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over 24 hours, employee date marked. Shredded mix cheese bag stored inside walk in cooler.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager found form given to previous Chef never filled out the Form for time as public health control.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at the hand wash sink located on the expo line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has purple liquid inside stored in the bar, Manager removed at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ac vent directly above the coffee machine expo line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons stored improperly in the server area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of water stored directly on the floor in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top panel of the microwave oven has old food splash on the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored over by the dish machine.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -new boiler no inspection report, maintenance supervisor states local fire authority has approved
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. -bar area dishwasher tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, and primed machine, retested 0ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher, operator educated dishwasher, dishwasher removed gloves, washed hands, and then put away clean food contact surfaces
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -handwash sink next to coffee urns has drainage line coming down from ceiling above, maintenance supervisor removed drain line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink next to coffee urns -men's employee restroom, operator stocked paper towel
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -green and yellow solution spray bottles on shelf in dishwashing area lacking label, operator labeled
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink in men's employee restroom -handwash sink next to coffee urns, provided handwash signs, operator posted
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -new boiler no inspection report, maintenance supervisor states local fire authority has approved
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with plastic containers underneath counter in the kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink for filling up a pitcher, Sous Chef recommend training employee
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the vent on the surface directly above reach in cooler(kitchen) Engineering notify
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed soda and bottle water on the cook line explained to Sous Chef.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic cup stored inside Cajun seasoning on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the filters underneath the hood (fire suppression system)on the Cook line.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler installed in the May 28,2023 spoke to Engineering Manager provided paperwork installed to insurance, operator must notify Tallahassee.
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.