HILTON GARDEN INN MIAMI BRICKELL SOUTH
2500 BRICKELL AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 305.854.2070
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Product was discarded.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm, person in charge checked chlorine bucket and with a final reading of100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken on top of veggie burger at reach in freezers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Person in charge provided.
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Observed No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Vacuum breaker was correctly installed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink prep area blocked by garbage bin.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Paper towels were provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal spoons not inverted next to ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff doing food prep with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled across cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher at bar with a Chlorine 0ppm concentration.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer #1 and #2 in the back kitchen area with gaskets in disrepair.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink with no employee handwashing sign: inside kitchen area next to prep area, at the bar area in the lobby, and at pool area counter.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Observed Dishwasher at bar with a Chlorine 0ppm concentration.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen ground beef not commercially packaged over frozen commercially packaged salmon at freezer 2 at back of kitchen. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Product was correctly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one ROP bag of salmon completely defrosted at reach in cooler Avantco at the back of kitchen area. Operator discarded bag of salmon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Product was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen. As per manager more than 4 hours. Product was discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener at the back of the kitchen area.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at kitchen entrance handwashing sink with not enough pressure of hot water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink: at the bar in lobby area and at pool counter bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing: next to prep area inside kitchen, at bar lobby area, and the pool area counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop inside oatmeal container at back of kitchen. Bowl was removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled on top of ice machine inside kitchen area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans not properly store on top of the oven inside kitchen area.
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 one ROP bag of salmon completely defrosted at reach in cooler Avantco at the back of kitchen area. Operator discarded bag of salmon.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer #1 and #2 in the back kitchen area with gaskets in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer #1 and #2 at the back of kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed plug missing in one of the dumpster in dumpster area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink with no employee handwashing sign: inside kitchen area next to prep area, at the bar area in the lobby, and at pool area counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler under prep area counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single used box of lids store on the floor at dry storage area..
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed an empty pallet store in dumpster area.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator via email.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor at dry storage area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area and kitchen entry.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile caused by water damage above beverage station in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse/bag stored on top of dry cereal and bananas.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave and reach in cooler at kitchen entrance soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen by coffee machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.