ORLANDO, Orange County

COURTYARD CAFE & LOUNGE

8501 PALM PKWY, ORLANDO, FL 32836

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 6, 2026
City
ORLANDO
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 24351434

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed five flying insects around the soda gun holder behind the bar area. Notify Supervisor on duty next day call back inspection Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24351429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked yogurt 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend quick chill product.

03B-01-6

Detail 24351432

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sausage links 130°f breakfast potatoes 122°f stored inside Hot warmer cabinet. Recommend to reheat the product 165°f. Engineering notify to check the hot warmer cabinet. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24351436

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food residue left on the blade.

41-17-4

Detail 24351427

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in the kitchen has yellow liquid inside.

36-73-4

Detail 24351428

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed strawberries spilled on the floor tile behind the lobby bar.

33-17-4

Detail 24351431

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed garage can soiled located behind lobby bar.

14-69-4

Detail 24351430

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large build up of ice inside reach in freezer (cooler) used for fruits behind the lobby bar.

23-03-4

Detail 24351433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters, and top of reach in coolers very sticky on the surface located behind lobby bar. Recommend General Manager to cleaned and sanitize the entire bar.

22-16-4

Detail 24351435

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dried cream on the bottom of the reach in cooler located in Starbucks.

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23904518

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler use for salad and sandwiches. Reach in cooler drawers has torn door gaskets on cook line and Starbucks cafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Checked door gaskets have to replaced placed order General Manager provided proof of invoice. Time Extended

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

22-57-6

Detail 23868023

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly final rinse cycle only reaching 95°f on the dishmachine gauge both bar and Starbucks Cafe, recommend to used Main kitchen until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23868016

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed four flying insects around water dispenser in the front lobby. Notify Supervisor on duty concerning the flying insects next unannounced inspection. Recommend to notify current pest control service. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23868015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 44°f stored in the milk dispensing machine, less than 4 hours recommend to notify company machine is not working properly. Recommend to quick chill the milk inside walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23868017

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over night (Starbucks Cafe) Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23868019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old dried milk splash underneath milk dispensing machine located in buffet area. White cutting board soiled has yellow and red stains left on the surface, green cutting has white residue left on the surface. Can opener has dried food debris left on the blade. Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23868014

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test strips or thermometer for checking th dish machine located behind bar and Starbucks cafe. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23868022

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at designated hand wash sink.( Starbucks Cafe) Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23868020

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air conditioner vents has dust accumulation located directly above coffee machine. Ceiling tiles and vents has terrible dust accumulation on the surface in the kitchen. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23868021

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler use for salad and sandwiches. Reach in cooler drawers has torn door gaskets on cook line and Starbucks cafe. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23868013

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted stored on the coffee machine. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23868018

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth on the wall in dishmachine area. Warning

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23464441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of romaine lettuce 44/45°f milk 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product inside another unit. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 23464444

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream not date marked stored inside reach in cooler used for salads and sandwiches. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23464435

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the blade.

06-09-1

Detail 23464445

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed unthawed salmon stored inside reach in cooler drawers.

40-06-5

Detail 23464443

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and back pack stored on shelves in the bar area next brushes for cleaning.

13-03-4

Detail 23464440

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook has no hair restraint while working on the main cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23464442

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed greasy floor also food debris on the floor tiles underneath dish machine.

14-69-4

Detail 23464439

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large block of ice in the beverage reach in cooler located behind the bar.

14-17-4

Detail 23464436

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty walk in shelves inside walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 23464437

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the wall underneath the dish machine.

48-01-5

Detail 23464438

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate has expired 134332 12/13/2024.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 23039632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Checked floor tiles still broken in walk in cooler. Time Extended

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23009751

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. Checked dishmachine not working properly when tested 0 ppm sanitizer, recommend to notify dish machine company, to check dishmachine. Rechecked @12:23pm dishmachine 50ppm Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23009759

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave to go outside wearing gloves return inside touch the ice bucket while wearing same gloves did not change gloves or wash hands. Explained to chef at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 23009756

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the Blend area near bagels and danish. Per Supervisor on duty next routine inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 23009757

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 50°f stored on the buffet line, not time marked. Time as public health control form given to operator.

03F-02-5

Detail 23009755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for food on the buffet line given form to operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23009750

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed whip cream not date marked stored inside reach in cooler over 24 hours, employee date marked. Shredded mix cheese bag stored inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23009762

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager found form given to previous Chef never filled out the Form for time as public health control. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 23009761

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense soap at the hand wash sink located on the expo line. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23009763

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle has purple liquid inside stored in the bar, Manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23009754

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ac vent directly above the coffee machine expo line.

24-05-4

Detail 23009752

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons stored improperly in the server area. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23009749

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile broken inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23009760

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of water stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23009758

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top panel of the microwave oven has old food splash on the surface. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23009753

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored over by the dish machine. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Total: 1

48-01-5

Detail 22804321
  • From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -new boiler no inspection report, maintenance supervisor states local fire authority has approved - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time Extended

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22786698

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. -bar area dishwasher tested 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer, and primed machine, retested 0ppm Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22786699

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher, operator educated dishwasher, dishwasher removed gloves, washed hands, and then put away clean food contact surfaces Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 22786697

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -handwash sink next to coffee urns has drainage line coming down from ceiling above, maintenance supervisor removed drain line. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22786701

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22786702

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink next to coffee urns -men's employee restroom, operator stocked paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22786700

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22786703

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -green and yellow solution spray bottles on shelf in dishwashing area lacking label, operator labeled Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22786704

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22786696

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in bar area -handwash sink in men's employee restroom -handwash sink next to coffee urns, provided handwash signs, operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

48-01-5

Detail 22786705

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -new boiler no inspection report, maintenance supervisor states local fire authority has approved

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22194098

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored with plastic containers underneath counter in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22194097

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed butter not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22194104

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink for filling up a pitcher, Sous Chef recommend training employee Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22194100

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on the vent on the surface directly above reach in cooler(kitchen) Engineering notify Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22194101

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed soda and bottle water on the cook line explained to Sous Chef. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22194103

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 plastic cup stored inside Cajun seasoning on the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22194102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the filters underneath the hood (fire suppression system)on the Cook line.

48-01-5

Detail 22194099

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler installed in the May 28,2023 spoke to Engineering Manager provided paperwork installed to insurance, operator must notify Tallahassee. Repeat Violation

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-09-4

Detail 21696953

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed two ants crawling on the counter near the plastic forks in the (cafe area) Spoke to Engineering current pest control service treated the area this week. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21696952

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three employees are servers working in the front service area also 2 employees working in cafe not able to,provide proof of employee food handling training spoke to Manager.

21-05-5

Detail 21696955

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths stored underneath cutting board stored on cook line

22-16-4

Detail 21696954

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris and liquid spilled underneath the storage shelves.( cafe )

48-01-5

Detail 21696956

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certification has expired 1/5/2023 spoke to engineering Manager.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21305368

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. Checked dishmachine 0 ppm chlorine found out the sanitizer not dispensing properly, Engineering changed the sanitizer container, the chlorine was very low. Rechecked dishmachine sanitizer dispensing 50 ppm final rinse. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21305372

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed ants crawling on the counter (buffet line) near the skim milk, also bar counter. Recommend Engineering to notify professional pest control service.

03A-02-5

Detail 21305367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of yogurt 45°f stored on the buffet line per Chef stored on buffet less than 4 hours. Recommend to use Time as public health control. Checked temperature of pasta 44°f stored in reach in cooler on the cook line less than 4 hours,recommend to quick chill product in freezer. Rechecked temperature pasta 39.4°f

31A-09-4

Detail 21305370

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush stored inside hand wash sink located the blend area. Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21305366

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed bread container cracked used on the buffet line.

40-06-5

Detail 21305371

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items ( back pack) stored on the storage shelve in the back kitchen. Chef removed recommend to use separate area for employees items.

10-01-5

Detail 21305369

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 cup stored inside rice container located in the dry storage room, Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21010339

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at 124° after one hour. Corrective action taken: reheat sausage to 165° within two hours for temperature recovery

22-02-4

Detail 21010337

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

14-69-4

Detail 21010341

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by dish machine

10-20-4

Detail 21010338

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21010340

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink

02D-01-5

Detail 21010336

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 20532296

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream, butter, gallon milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20532301

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has red stains on the surface stored on the cooler (cook line)

36-17-5

Detail 20532297

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20532298

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of pizza sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage room, Manager moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20532299

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20532295

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in the back area of the grill on the cook line.

48-01-5

Detail 20532300

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Checked boiler certification 7/20/2021 expired