Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead

2905 Ne 9 St, Homestead, FL 33033
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Homestead restaurant scores 70. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above salad dressings on rack at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers at dishwashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean silverware not inverted by dishwashing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on rack at walk in cooler, operator segregated during inspection.
08B-49-4
74
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast mix (49F - Cold Holding) next to flat grill at cook line, as per operator approximately 1 hour, operator moved mix to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed thawed cooked pulled pork not date marked on rack at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated food container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on standing unit across rack at cook line.
23-03-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausages not date marked at walk in cooler, as per cook over 24 hours, cook dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons containers not identified with common name, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager since last night. Manager discarded. Also Observed cooked quinoa dated on 08/18 and tomato soup dated on 08/15 at walk in cooler, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked quinoa dated on 08/18 and tomato soup dated on 08/15 at walk in cooler, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (53F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per Manager since last night. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation area next to coffee brewers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles case stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
21-12-4
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (120 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per the manager for less than one hour. Operator discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead.

How does Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott South Homestead 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 South Homestead inspected?

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