Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel
1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1620521
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Earlier inspections 1
A92Routine inspection5 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels used to line a container of chopped lettuce. Operator removed paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a fast rack. Operator removed fast rack.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed several plastic containers with wet nesting in the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed tiles outside the walk in freezer are broken.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.