Courtyard Cafe

9075 S Dadeland Blvd, Kendall, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330719

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 5, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (3 repeats)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct52026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitOct 5, 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.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed cup of cut melon (45°F - Cold Holding). As per employee; since prior night.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cup of cut melon (45°F - Cold Holding). As per employee; since prior night.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener blade soiled.
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry dish and food racks.
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in reach in next to cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
  Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter cooler with ambient temp of 48°F. Observed cup of cut melon (45°F - Cold Holding) stored inside. As per employee; since prior night.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Observed top of machine soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed above prep sink next to oven; old labels.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Next to ice machine; standing water.
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
  Observed no printed copy.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.