Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen

999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

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Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in freezer, operator was vacuuming sealing fish without an ROP. Operator stated they only vacuum seal fish for short term storage. Held on vacuum package for three days as per operator. Operator stated they are no longer vacuum sealing fish in establishment. Operator discarded fish

03G-04-5

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not operational at Cookline. Operator made adjustments and sink is operational. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks in employee dining not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall - under hand sink by dish machine.

36-24-5

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - main - deli turkey (43-45F); butter (43-44F); sour cream (43-45F). No items prepped or portioned today. Per operator, service technician just left. Advised operator to move all TCS items to second walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - main - cut roast beef 39F, chorizo 40F, sour cream 47-48, butter 48F, liquid egg whites 48F, butter chips 47-48F, milk 48F. Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - main - deli turkey (43-45F); butter (43-44F); sour cream (43-45F). No items prepped or portioned today. Per operator, service technician just left. Advised operator to move all TCS items to second walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris accumulated under shelving in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

36-73-4

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - Raw ground beef store over raw whole pork. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in #2 - babaganoush - prepared onsite - date marked 2-6-2024. See stop sale.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in #2 - babaganoush - prepared onsite - date marked 2-6-2024. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Dented cans Mandatin oranges present. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen 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 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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