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Courtside Cafe

30 Tradewinds Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Courtside Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Indian Harbour Beach restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 tun Not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thaw
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line hand sink, manager replaced towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. 4 tuna
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Asked employee to put on a hat or hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, rice, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler unit on front line where dressings are kept. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shredded pork dated 7/2/25, today is 7/15/25
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on front line. Employee discarded. Employee discarded, in unit overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (48F - Cold Holding)in flip top cooler on front line
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 tuna, 3 maki on cook line in cooler not removed from vacuum seal prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings found by dish pit area, operator cleaned up dropping. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shredded cooked pork dated 7/2/25, today is 7/15/25
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled pot with water from hand wash sink on cook line. Educated employee.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler unit on front line where dressings are kept.
05-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
23
Mar 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in sauce in roll top cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Company canceled on operator and has not returned texts or calls **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not presented handle up **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtside Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtside Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtside Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Courtside Cafe.

How does Courtside Cafe compare to other restaurants in Indian Harbour Beach?

Courtside Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Harbour Beach average of 76.

Has Courtside Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Courtside Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Courtside Cafe 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 Courtside Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtside Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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