HOME2 SUITES/ TRU BY HILTON MIAMI
5560 BLUE LAGOON DR, Miami FL 33126
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 122F (6:00-8:00). Employee removed sausage and reheated to 174F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cold units storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
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 raw salmon in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler. Operator opened and removed fish from the packages.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 employee handling a cell phone and then immediately wrapping cooked pork sausage with plastic wrap, without changing gloves in between tasks. Employee was coached on proper food safety and glove-use procedures. Following the discussion, the employee washed their hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the dishwasher machine. During the inspection employee placed paper towels.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples on the buffet line without any protective wrapping. During the inspection employee wash and wrapped the apples.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on top of the ice machine not inverted. During the inspection employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on top of the reach in cooler, located at cooking linen. During the inspection employee removed cell phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Plastic bags containing turkey sausages thawing at room temperature in the three-compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger meat stored above ready to eat sauces. Manager changed order.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burger on menu not identified by advisory.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vent on ice machine soiled with dust.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed skim milk(49F Cold Holding) and hard boiled eggs (55F Cold holding). As per operator, food was on line less than 4 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor under hand sink in food storage area. Manager moved away from floor
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit on site for dishwashers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to ice machine in kitchen area not secure
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen area with water damage. Observed hole in ceiling above dining room entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several personal phones stored on prep tables and employee eye glasses. Manager removed items and separated from food prep areas
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean bowls in bar area
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drains soiled in bar area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced chemical containers and primed. 50 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand wash sink in kitchen
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Each soda gun behind the bar is missing the drain line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- cut melon 59F, boiled eggs 48F (6:00-8:15). Employee removed cut melon and eggs from buffet and placed in upright freezer to reduce temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 122F (6:00-8:00). Employee removed sausage and reheated to 174F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side of splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink blocked with trash can. Employee removed trash can from sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over prep table in kitchen soiled, ceiling tile over sink in kitchen has a water like stain.
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