HILTON GARDEN INN FORT LAUDERDALE SW/MIRAMAR
14501 HOTEL RD, Miramar, FL, 33027
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (11)
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Ambient Cooling) since 5:00am, at 9:20am. Food did not reach 41F for cold holding within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority
- 12A-13-4Critical
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.
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. Observed cook loading dirty dishes into dish rack and then remove clean dishware from dish machine, no hand wash. Explained to manager to relay to cook that hands are to be washed before handling clean dishware.
High Priority
- 01B-07-4Critical
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one cantaloupe with mold like growth, inside walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored inside cooler overnight. See stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (47F - Ambient Cooling) since 5:00am, at 9:20am. Food did not reach 41F for cold holding within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored inside cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 31B-02-4Repeat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at left side hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty jug of orange juice stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen, next to ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook rinsing egg pan at cook line hand wash sink. Explained to employee to relay to cook that hand wash sinks are for hand washing only.
Intermediate
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease residue on floor at cook line, next to deep fryers.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.