COURTYARD FORT LAUDERDALE DOWNTOWN
721 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-766-8800
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the well in the center of the cook line, sour cream (52-42F - Cold Holding). The item has been stored in the well less than 4 hours. The sour cream was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020716 | Mar 15, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the well in the center of the cook line, sour cream (52-42F - Cold Holding). The item has been stored in the well less than 4 hours. The sour cream was returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the ice machine, the scoop was inside of the blue container which was soiled. The container was removed and cleaned and sanitized
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted during the inspection
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Water leaking from pipe. At the prep table hand wash sink, the drain pipe is disconnected.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the mop sink hose bib.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on several metal containers in the kitchen. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cut melon (38-46F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 1/2 hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline - left flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cream. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cookline employee cut fresh strawberries for order without wearing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All soda guns - Downstairs bar and upstairs bars.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Middle Soda gun - 9th floor outside bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 9th floor outside bar hand sink and 9th floor prep room hand sink. Operator replaced.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Dry storage room - cases of oil in plastic bottles stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator cleaned.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All Bar soda guns - 2nd floor, 9th floor inside bar and 9th floor outside bar.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2nd floor bar - soda gun. 9th floor inside bar - soda gun.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna. Operator updated menus during inspection.
Mar 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat asparagus in right side cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - butter (48-50F). Per operator item was in unit overnight - over 4 hours. Observed item stored above pans in upper section of flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - butter (48-50F). Per operator item was in unit overnight - over 4 hours. Observed item stored above pans in upper section of flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 9th floor outside bar soda guns.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 9th floor prep area hand sink blocked by equipment. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on Lunch/Dinner menu. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked octopus. Reviewed proper procedures and operator date marked.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Visibly soiled beverage tubing in 9th floor outside bar ice bins.
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. Right side cookline flip top - raw tuna in ROP packaging. Per operator, items placed in unit last night - temperature 34-36F. Operator opened packages.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handsink at 9th floor bar - next to glass washer.
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