SHERATON SUITES CYPRESS CREEK
555 NW 62 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954.772.5400
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw filet mignon over raw salmon and raw chicken kabobs over raw calamari in flip top cooler on cook line. Operator inverted items
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023011412 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022061411 | Dec 15, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored above cooked sauces in walk in cooler #2. Operator reorganized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Dial probe thermometer ranges from 50F-500F
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage room
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Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cold holding units in poor repair. Units currently not in use
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Operator removed from building
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack in walk-in cooler rawhamburger patties stored over a container of chicken noodle soup. Raw beef skewers stored over a container of cooked rice. Chef stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); crumble blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored in containers stored inside hotel pans. Per chef held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Chef transferred to lower portion of unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in convection oven hash browns (77F - Hot Holding) per chef held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Chef voluntarily discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef knife stored in handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom
No soap provided at handwash sink. Women's restroom
Spray bottle containing toxic glass cleaner substance not labeled.located at dishwasher area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside ice machine chef remove and stored correctly
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 117F on stove
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of Single serve cups stored on floor
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop buckets. Operator stored correctly.
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes and then handled plate of toast without washing hands.
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.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk-in freezer raw chicken breast over pork loin not all commercially packaged. Chef stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage links stored over cooked sausage links on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Chef stored correctly. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked spaghetti on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Chef stored correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler flip top open lid sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); diced ham (55F - Cold Holding); per chef item taken from walk-in cooler and placed in unit 1 hour prior to inspection. Not portion or prepared today. Chef closed lid.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausages prepared more than 25 hours without date marke. Chef date marked
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior side of ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and stainless bowls on shelf not inverted. Chef inverted
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's Employee bathroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Banquet area Chef removed and placed in dishwasher area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of single door reach in cooler have accumulation of soil residues
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Chef stored correctly
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tonic water,club soda and plastic containers of orange juice in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken breast over ground beef tube on speed rack in walk- in freezer not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 mahi fillets 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold- like substance or slime. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed replaced with scoop with handle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish Mahi 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 in poor repair. gasket torn right side door on flip top next to fryer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator rewashed and inverted correctly.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left side.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed right door on flip top cooler styrofoam insulation exposed.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish filet over julienned carrots and raw chicken kabobs over cake in walk-in #2. Operator move items to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site*
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw filet mignon over raw salmon and raw chicken kabobs over raw calamari in flip top cooler on cook line. Operator inverted items
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi-mahi and salmon
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hummus (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); soup (56F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (52F - Cold Holding); thousand island (62F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler hummus (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); soup (56F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (52F - Cold Holding); thousand island (62F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (53F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler over night not portion or prep today. see stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior left side.
Bowl or other container with no handle used Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi and salmon 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
Equipment in poor repair. Observed right door on flip top cooler styrofoam insulation exposed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of hamburger patties and chicken wings stored on the walk-in floor. Operator elevated
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no thermometer on site.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.