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AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

3029 ALHAMBRA STREET · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575863
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10744429
DBPR license1625472

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Cook touched raw beef with gloved hands, changed gloves and touched raw chicken without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher – bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty bottle of sanitizing solution. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – glass hot holding unit – beef (115-125F – Hot Holding). Per operator holding 15 minutes. Operator moved back to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by boxes and trash can. Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator made all sinks accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of items in walk in cooler; cases of drinks in plastic bottles in kitchen hallway; items stored on floor under shelving in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup on floor by door of walk-in freezer. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cookline – low boy – Spoon handle in container of cooked shrimp. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic21-45-1

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (EcoLab sanitizer 0ppm) – per employee soap in wiping cloth container. Operator made new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (EcoLab sanitizer 4.30ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.