Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
5001 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 42 violations across 20 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included hand washing lapses, food contact surface issues, management awareness failures, and chemical storage problems, with recurring hand washing citations appearing in at least 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 found 3 high-priority violations alongside basic and intermediate findings but was closed with no further action required. A 2018 fire safety violation noted missing boiler documentation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Courtyard Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to Courtyard Bistro
Poor Inspection Records Near Fort Lauderdale
Stories You May Have Missed Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Kwik Stop Cited for Raw Eggs Over Milk, No Food Safety Manager
A March 2026 FDACS inspection of a Fort Lauderdale convenience store found raw shell eggs stored above milk containers a…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Courtyard Bistro. How we collect and verify this data.