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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT REST

3929 NW 79 AVE, Miami FL 33166 · (305)477-8118

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2319922
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 125).
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
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. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 125).
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at reach in freezer near cook line.
Basic/14-45-4/Warning
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 10 dead roaches located under the 3 compartment sink and reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed roaches.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with grease located near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from handsink pipe at kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic food trays not inverted on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator inverted trays.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain at front counter.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on liquor room floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by prep table in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven on prep table by three compartment sink.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by extinguisher in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed Jurisdiction #058983, 058984, expired 9/8/2024.
/48-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed Jurisdiction #058983, 058984, expired 9/8/2024.
/48-01-5
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer located on kitchen corner.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located across from dry storage closet.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a container of sugar not labeled.
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Basic/51-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven located next to three compartment sink soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of disposable cups stored on floor in front of storage rack. Observed boxes of to go trays stored on floor in dry storage closet.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee stirrers not individually wrapped for consumers to self grab at bar area.
Basic/25-27-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white soiled cutting board on reach in cooler at front counter.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by drinks reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator provided it.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside granola container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside both silver reach in freezers by cook line.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fryer inside kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic container boxes stored on floor by dry storage. Operator removed boxes from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.