RENAISSANCE FORT LAUDERDALE-PLANTATION HOTEL
1230 South Pine Island Road
Florida, 33324
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic third containers and Bain Marie plastic hotel pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tortilla chips in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (119-130F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per chef held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Employee placed in steamer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Case of plastic water bottle in hand sink at dishwasher area . Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher area and cook line operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dishwasher are Operator provided Corrected On-Site
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired on 09/15/2024 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
- 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -Observed boiler certification expired on 09/15/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen areas. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee coffee stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees purses stored on shelves above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans with vanilla pudding on storage rack. Warning
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. -Observed sneeze guard needed at buffet line. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese cake in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with rolling cart at cookline. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -Observed no measuring device available at the time of inspection. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole unwrapped apples at buffet station. Warning
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -Observed boiler certification expired on 09/15/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. The gaskets of the reach in cooler in the prep area. The gaskets were cleaned during the inspection Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the cook line. Paper towels were supplied Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to clean metal pans on shelf in dish washing area. PIC discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above white sugar. PIC stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: -Stored pastry stored uncovered in walk-in cooler -Stored flour uncovered in flour bin.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 6 flying insects flying around and landing on bar walls - 1 flying insect landing on beer dispenser - approximately 3 three flying insects flying around cords under bar counter. - approximately 2 flying insects landing on wall leading to back of bar. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).