Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe

1881 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher area, several wet wiping cloths inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.

50-09-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Traulsen cooler; salsa (52F - Cold Holding); individual butters (50F - Cold Holding). We operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Food not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit on defrost. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - 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. Observed commercial tuna thawing in ROP. Per operator food thawing less than four hours. Review properly thawing protocol with Commercial ROP fish. Operator removed fish from ROP and continued to thaw **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in two drawer cooler at cookline

29-49-6

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw turkey burgers, commercially packaged, stored over ice cream, not commercially packaged, inside main walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples displayed for self service.

08B-15-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks stored next to ice machine, unsecured. Operator secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and sweater on beverage shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws and stirrers stored at coffee self service counter.

25-27-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and 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 Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Banquet Kitchen and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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