HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE MARINA BANQUET KITCHEN AND CAFE
1881 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 443.758.9015
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 21 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. Traulsen cooler; salsa (52F - Cold Holding); individual butters (50F - Cold Holding). We operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit on defrost. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022003802 | Dec 14, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher area, several wet wiping cloths inside sink, employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Traulsen cooler; salsa (52F - Cold Holding); individual butters (50F - Cold Holding). We operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit on defrost. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill
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 commercial tuna thawing in ROP. Per operator food thawing less than four hours. Review properly thawing protocol with Commercial ROP fish. Operator removed fish from ROP and continued to thaw
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in two drawer cooler at cookline
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of pineapple juice and cranberry sauce in dry storage room. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will setup triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher stored inside hand wash sink at cafe. Operator removed.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples on display for self service at cafe.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 turkey burgers, commercially packaged, stored over ice cream, not commercially packaged, inside main walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples displayed for self service.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks stored next to ice machine, unsecured. Operator secured with chain.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and sweater on beverage shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws and stirrers stored at coffee self service counter.
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