Courtyard by Marriott
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Courtyard by Marriott appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Courtyard by Marriott trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter area reach in cooler Croissant egg and cheese sandwich (59 F - Cold Holding) with date 01/24/26.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at the front counter area reach in cooler Croissant egg and cheese sandwich (59 F - Cold Holding) with date 01/24/26.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind the fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in cooler at the front counter with ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between fryer and grill grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Philly steak, veggie burgers not covered inside of the reach in freezer located in the cook line.
08B-12-5
61
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples displayed for self-service not wrapped in the front counter area.
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed front counter inside oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in the storage area.
36-62-4
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors standing reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
82
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. Operator sent can opener to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in front counter. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a cups box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator stored tong correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Manager placed vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of peroxide stored on prep counter behind front counter. Employee removed bottle of peroxide from prep table.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid underneath front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Ice bucket on top of ice machine. Manager turned bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
64
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot plastic container used for carry out ice. Employee was advice not to use that container anymore.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at the front. Employee was coached about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some clean and ready to use containers not inverted on shelving.
24-05-4
74
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw sausage stored over lettuce at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of juice stored on floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard by Marriott last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott.
How does Courtyard by Marriott compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Courtyard by Marriott most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Courtyard by Marriott's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott 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 Courtyard by Marriott inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott is inspected around three times per year on average.
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