Courtyard Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
Courtyard Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Courtyard Cafe's latest score is in line with the Kendall average of 66. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in under cook line out of order. No tcs foods stored inside.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in gaskets of cooler at front bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior both reach in coolers in kitchen area.
14-33-4
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 cleaning sprays stored on dry dish rack above clean plates.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter across cook line: sausages (116F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 4 hours. The chef placed sausage on flat top for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter; spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand sink next to mop sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks outside of walk in.
22-31-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor next to cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled with crumbs and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers next to oven.
16-46-4
33
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in wet mop bucket. Operator hung to dry correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups at front counter area not inverted. Operator inverted cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee touched the eggs mix with gloves, discarded the gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands. Operator was instructed that the hands need to be washed before put on new gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside dirty water at 128°F. Operator changed the water and started to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73 F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Ad per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the butter to the bottom part of the refrigerator for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to lettuce at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and personal items, iPhone at preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels at containers at reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast stored over bread at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator put the butter under ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink. Operator provided the paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at front counter.
05-09-4
64
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen cooked potatoes (129F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than one hour. Left over potatoes which were discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 88F
10-07-4
70
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Cafe.
How does Courtyard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Courtyard Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kendall average of 66.
Has Courtyard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Courtyard 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 Courtyard Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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