Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

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

Part of: Westin Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, a 2,145-seat hotel food service facility in Broward County, has recorded 22 inspections and 73 total violations since 2016, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been concentrated in management awareness, employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and consumer advisory compliance, with hand washing and food contact surface violations appearing in at least 5 separate inspections. One disciplinary action was issued, resulting in a $200 fine. Fire safety violations were documented in 2019 and 2020, including missing boiler inspection documentation and improper propane tank storage inside the building. The most recent routine inspection on March 25, 2026 identified 5 violations—including high-priority findings in management awareness, employee health reporting, hand washing, and consumer advisory—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A follow-up inspection on March 26, 2026 documented one remaining management awareness violation and was marked Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
73Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025036514 $200.00 Mar 27, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 - 20 pound propane gas tanks in banquet kitchen hooked to equipment. 2 additional 20 pound gas tanks near dish machine. Inspector will email inspection report to Fire Marshall for review. **Corrective Action Taken**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2019-01-09: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Time Extended**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale had?
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale find?
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 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.
Has Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 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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