WYNDHAM GARDEN FT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT AND CRUISE PORT
129 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954.212.9100
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Items being held on time as a public health control have no time marks. Breakfast over at 10am. Informed operator to time mark all items listed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023043688 | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Items being held on time as a public health control have no time marks. Breakfast over at 10am. Informed operator to time mark all items listed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, Co2 tank used to prop bar door open. Employee moved tank
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license from 2024 displayed. Operator posted current license
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled with mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at bar blocked by trash bin. Operator removed. Hand wash sink is accessible.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided paper towels during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided soap during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee missing training. Expired on 07-14-2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank being used to hold door at bar open. Advised operator that carbon dioxide tank should be secured at all times. Operator removed tank and secured with chain.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen employee hand bag stored on preparation table. Operator removed and stored in designated area.
Equipment in poor repair. Three door low boy cooler at bar has torn gasket.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked pasta in continental reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf and stored correctly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. All foods in buffet station using Time as a public health control without written plan. Breakfast starts from 6:30am to 10:30am. All TCS foods discarded at end of breakfast per operator.
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. Packaged fish thawing in reach in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator cut packages during inspection.
Unwrapped single-service utensils( knives ) not presented so that only the handles are touched in buffet station. Operator rearranged knifes.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine, observed sanitizer solution bucket empty. Operator changed solution bucket, chlorine reads 100ppm
Nonfood-grade bags (printed shopping bags) used in direct contact with bread in Continental reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator wrapped breads in cling wrapped.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over heavy cream inside Continental reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet Station; Butter packets 50F (cold holding), blend cheese; (48F - Cold Holding) held less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed items on ice to quick chill. Operator stated foods at buffet station are discarded at end of breakfast. Suggested using Time as a public health control. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.
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. Packaged fish held in reach in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator cut packages during inspection.
Opened employee protein beverage container in Continental reach in cooler with food to be served to customers in kitchen. Operator removed drink
Single-service bowls and plates articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in buffet station. Operator inverted single service articles.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Dish machine reading 0 ppm chlorine. Observed no sanitizer chemicals connected to machine. Maintenance replaced new sanitizer, primed, and ran machine. Chlorine at 100ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Andy Vlad
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to locate quaternary or chlorine test strips. Manager confirmed ordered during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging on side of kitchen hand sink. Manager labeled as sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep counter next to cutting board with cut melon being prepared. Employee removed phone away from prep area.
Jul 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) In reach in Continental freezer, open bags of raw shrimp and individual portioned mahi above ice cream base mix and bags of cheese. 2) in reach in chest freezer, bag of raw burgers on top of bagged frozen vegetables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, individual butter (67F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (69F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (70F - Cold Holding). Per manager, all items discarded at 10:30am when buffet closes. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on front counter not individually wrapped.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank behind bar not secured.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle drinks on floor in hallway.
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