Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale

455 Sr 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale has 10 inspections in the public record. Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs stored inside sanitizer bucket at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (44°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, cooler door left open while receiving delivery. Operator shut door to quick chill foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over deli slicer, next to hand wash sink, in kitchen.

35B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bags stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen.

40-06-5

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw salmon/speed rack/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 47 degrees, 48 degrees, chicken (stored over 4 hours)/reach in cooler#3/cook line

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 degrees, beef, 48 degrees, chicken(stored over 4 hours)/reach in cooler#3/cook line

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/storeroom /corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans, by dish-machine area.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plastic cups/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flan dessert/speed rack/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Chicken tenders, breaded shrimp/cook line freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored all Tcs foods in Walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-05-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/storeroom

02D-01-5

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale.

How does Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale 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 Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crowne Plaza Fort Lauderdale is inspected around three times per year on average.

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