Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty bottle of sanitizing solution. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishwasher - bar - out of order sign. Awaiting repair. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is sanitizing. Main dishwasher - 160F. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cook touched raw beef with gloved hands, changed gloves and touched raw chicken without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - 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. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty bottle of sanitizing solution. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - glass hot holding unit - beef (115-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 15 minutes. Operator moved back to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by boxes and trash can. Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator made all sinks accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup on floor by door of walk-in freezer. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cookline - low boy - Spoon handle in container of cooked shrimp. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (EcoLab sanitizer 0ppm) - per employee soap in wiping cloth container. Operator made new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (EcoLab sanitizer 4.30ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-45-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of items in walk in cooler; cases of drinks in plastic bottles in kitchen hallway; items stored on floor under shelving in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
33
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 1. Server handled soiled dishes and touched clean equipment - bagel slicer - without washing hands. 2. Dish employee handled soiled dishes them picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and both employees properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by rack with glassware. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by carts. Operator removed and allowed access to hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - cases of chicken stored on floor under shelving. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw smoked salmon on buffet line. Operator posted consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl is bulk sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast buffet - Dry cereal, ready to eat apples and various types of bread without sneeze guard protection at breakfast buffet. **Warning**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Breakfast buffet. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
58
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat onions and turkey in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna salad. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Smoked salmon. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line - turkey (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (65-70F - Cold Holding); butter (69F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (63F - Cold Holding). Per operator items are only served 7am-11am. Operator placed all items on Time as a Public Health Control. Operator printed and filled out Time as a Public Health Control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill top - cooked mushrooms (75-79F - Hot Holding). Per operator item was cooked less than an hour ago. Reviewed proper hot holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator printed and filled out Time as a Public Health Control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right downstairs bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By dish machine - blocked by trash can and cases of Bag in box syrup. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored directly on floor in dry storage.
08B-47-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach.
How does Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ac Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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