Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 78, putting Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain line in the triple sink with less than a 1 inch air gap. Operator cut line to make at least a 1 inch air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed teapot in the handwashing sink at the end of the buffet line. Operator removed item from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees food handlers trainings expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Operator will use the triple sink until the dishwasher is fixed.
16-54-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in the container of flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wipe cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labeled and rewashed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
41
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (119-130F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per chef held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Employee placed in steamer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tortilla chips in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of plastic water bottle in hand sink at dishwasher area . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher area and cook line operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher are Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic third containers and Bain Marie plastic hotel pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area
24-08-4
52
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese cake in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with vanilla pudding on storage rack. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed sneeze guard needed at buffet line. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole unwrapped apples at buffet station. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with rolling cart at cookline. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -Observed no measuring device available at the time of inspection. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees purses stored on shelves above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee coffee stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
29
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the cook line. Paper towels were supplied **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. The gaskets of the reach in cooler in the prep area. The gaskets were cleaned during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 6 flying insects flying around and landing on bar walls - 1 flying insect landing on beer dispenser - approximately 3 three flying insects flying around cords under bar counter. - approximately 2 flying insects landing on wall leading to back of bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to clean metal pans on shelf in dish washing area. PIC discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above white sugar. PIC stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: -Stored pastry stored uncovered in walk-in cooler -Stored flour uncovered in flour bin.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel.
How does Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel 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 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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