Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale
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721 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown has been inspected 13 times between November 2022 and March 2026, accumulating 66 violations with an average of 5.1 per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across multiple inspections, including improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health reporting failures (4 inspections), and handwashing violations (4 inspections). A March 2024 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after 13 violations were documented, including improper cooking temperatures, management awareness lapses, and food condition issues. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 documented 18 violations—the highest count on record—including high-priority findings in management awareness, toxic substance control, time-as-control for temperature abuse, proper cooking temperatures, and handwashing facilities, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024020716 | $400.00 | Mar 15, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Downtown in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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