NOVOTEL MIAMI BRICKELL
1500 SW 1 AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 786-600-2600
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed RISOTTO (48F - Cooling); HASHBROWN (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RISOTTO (48F - Cooling); HASHBROWN (50F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) wiping cloth sanitizer. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 150ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee drink stored in reach in cooler at cook line not separated from ready to eat items manager removed personal drink and departed it during inspection.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls on rack near warewashing area, wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not hung properly to dry.
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled.
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.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 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 Bar Dishwasher with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef under raw chicken at WIC. Product was correctly stored.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Traditional Hollandaise on menu not linked to advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not upturned at area where ROP machine is located and at entrance to kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open cup on food prep table at kitchen entrance. Cup was removed.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor across from ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIF cooler gaskets across from oven soiled, RIC interior at ice cream interior.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water faucet leaking at 3CS.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed ROP raw beef missing date and time at WIC. As per chef, made day before. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Cloth was correctly stored.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 12, 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
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside walk in cooler, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled by dishwasher.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted under oven.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of mayonnaise stored on floor at dry storage area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna bowl offered raw on menu not identified as raw product.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed establishment missing sneeze guard at breakfast buffet leaving food exposed to customer contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoes (131F - Hot Holding); rice (121F - Hot Holding) hot holding at warmer at cookline.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled Observed reach in cooler interior soiled and observed interior of blast cooler soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment offers raw tuna and raw smoked salmon on menu no consumer advisory available. Provided advisory to operator. Operator posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen cook line hand sink and bar hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand-wash sink at the bar.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At the time of the inspection observed establishment holds the following: yogurt, smoked salmon, cream cheese, cut ham and cut cheese under time. No time as a public health procedures available. Provided procedures to operator.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples located in the breakfast buffet not wrapped.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks at the cook line in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in sugar container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled located at kitchen near the cook line. Observed walk in cooler fan covered soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler and cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spices container with no label. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
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.