Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook line-lower drawers-raw ahi tuna and portioned cooked ahi tuna , still on reduced oxygen package , per employee tuna thawed overnight, see stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed no fish being thawed. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Lower drawers; marinated raw grouper (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef burger (60F - Cold Holding); steak (52F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), per employee food held overnight, see stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed no food stored inside lower drawers. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
27
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. High temp dishwasher, no test available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cookline flip top cooler// roasted tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. Foods were stored above chill line. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cookline flip top cooler// roasted tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 4.5 hours. Foods were stored above chill line. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen entrance. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Wrong chemical was used. Operator discarded and provided quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside kitchen ice machine. Operator had cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper and tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee stored inside cook line reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of yellow slime substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in 94F standing water, at cookline. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin at front counter, handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed case of expired yogurt (6/13/2023) stored in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breakfast burritos (58°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (52°F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, foods stored in cooler for approximately 4hrs. Operator discarded foods. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in handwash sink at expo line in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to condiment station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown yellow substance stored on table in dining room. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
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 breakfast burritos (58°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (52°F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee soda bottle stored on cutting board at expo line in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
43
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach.
How does Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach 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 Ft Lauderdale Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard Ft Lauderdale Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
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