Courtyard Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Courtyard Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dishwashing area.
36-02-5
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line raw shell eggs in the same container with potatoes. Employee discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line manipulating garbage and back to work without hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser out of service for hand sink located at cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at front bar with slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Jan 2, 2025
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. Observed inside garbage area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed inside garbage area. Employee picked up garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paulo Quiroz in charge of the kitchen.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor for walk in cooler soiled.
36-10-4
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled for reach in cooler at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Walk in cooler.
05-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By dishwashing area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler in the cook line salmon from previous day not labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Cafe.
How does Courtyard Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Courtyard Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Courtyard Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Courtyard Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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