AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

3029 Alhambra Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783019

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777124

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishwasher - bar - out of order sign. Awaiting repair. Advised operator to use main dish machine until bar unit is sanitizing. Main dishwasher - 160F. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744429

  • 08B-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
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on floor by door of walk-in freezer. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-06-5: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
  • 21-45-1: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
  • 12A-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
  • 22-41-4: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
  • 12A-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
  • 03B-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
  • 31A-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
  • 53B-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
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734212

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - cases of chicken stored on floor under shelving. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - 1. Server handled soiled dishes and touched clean equipment - bagel slicer - without washing hands. 2. Dish employee handled soiled dishes them picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and both employees properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by rack with glassware. Hand sink by dish machine blocked by carts. Operator removed and allowed access to hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623585

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl is bulk sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw smoked salmon on buffet line. Operator posted consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623251

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355882

  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Breakfast buffet - Dry cereal, ready to eat apples and various types of bread without sneeze guard protection at breakfast buffet. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Breakfast buffet. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning