TRU BY HILTON MIAMI WEST BRICKELL
1931 SW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33129 · 305-500-2700
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 12 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. At the time of the inspection provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hand washing sink next to mop sink with no water. Another hand washing sink is a cookie of feet away.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge did not know quaternary concentration for 3CS. Coached person on correct procedure.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastic containers not stored facing down on shelf next to 3CS.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand washing sink next to coffee machine and one next to mop sink.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to mop sink. Operator replaced.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples at buffet area not individually wrapped. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink located inside kitchen missing vacuum breaker.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Luis Ballon certification expired on 02-14-2024.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed food employee Mayra Rodriguez with no proof of any training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator via email.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator replaced automatic soap dispenser with bottle of soap.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside reach in cooler soiled at kitchen area.
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed two food employees Mayra Rodriguez and Soris Duarte no employee training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At the time of the inspection provided agreement to operator.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At the time of the inspection provided to operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed two food employees Mayra Rodriguez and Soris Duarte no employee training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At the time of the inspection provided agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen hand sink.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for customer self service not wrapped.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen hand 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.