Courtyard by Marriott

100 Grand Blvd, Sandestin, FL 32550

American

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Courtyard by Marriott appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Florida restaurants, the typical score is 72; Courtyard by Marriott is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Food pans stored in cold hold drawers soiled ( stored overnight ).

22-11-5

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in sink near office. Nail in sink at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- taquitos 30F on a tray uncovered on prep table.

06-01-5

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer solution 400ppm. Manager corrected solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to 3 compartment sink is blocked with grease filter.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute lip on interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile broken/missing at cove molding near entrance door of kitchen.

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager in process of pulling up and printing License. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Set of keys stored at dish shelf in ware washing area.

40-06-5

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at bar food prep table near toaster.

21-10-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on left side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in buffet room.

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents have soil in corners.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line under oven.

36-22-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage Patties stored in reach in freezer on cook line are not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet soiled cloth stored on. Mat on shelf at bar near silverware bin.

21-09-4

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Debris and handle in hand wash sink in kitchen and at bar area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind fryers on cook line.

36-27-5

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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 Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott.

Has Courtyard by Marriott's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Courtyard by Marriott inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott is inspected around two times per year on average.

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