NOVOTEL BRICKELL MIAMI ROOFTOP BAR
1500 SW 1 AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 7867253208
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line engaging in a new task not wash their hands prior to placing gloves on.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP tuna thawed in its original package in reaching cooler at Cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Chef had employee clean blade.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank not secured at bar area at rooftop pool area.
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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 ROP tuna thawed in its original package in reaching cooler at Cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to warewashing area wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in produce cooler soiled with debris.
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Paper was provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 Bar Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm).
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Paper was provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Soap was provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside handwashing sink at bar area. Operator removed.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct order.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Feb 26, 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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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
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.