Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale
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999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale operates a 525-seat banquet facility with 25 inspections on record between 2023 and March 2026, documenting 94 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections (April 2025, May 2024, and February 2024), and handwashing violations were cited in multiple inspections including the July 2025 routine inspection. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A May 2024 routine inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation following citations for employee health reporting and improper hand/arm washing, though the facility complied and the complaint did not proceed to formal action. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 was completed with no further action required and documented zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024032253 | $200.00 | May 17, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen 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 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Banquet Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 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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