Novotel Miami Brickell
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
52
Score
The Novotel Miami Brickell, located at 1500 SW 1 Ave, Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 15, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified three critical and four minor violations, including issues with employee personal item storage, improper air-drying of equipment, and soiled nonfood-contact surfaces. While this recent inspection indicated a higher risk level, the facility's historical pattern shows mostly low-risk inspections across ten scored events.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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.
03D-02-5
High Priority - 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.
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls on rack near warewashing area, wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at mop sink not hung properly to dry.
42-01-4
52
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed top of DM soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water faucet leaking at 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Cloth was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DM soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at bathrooms used by staff. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor across from ice machine. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
37
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
82
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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.
08B-01-4
High Priority - 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.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen cook line hand sink and bar hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand-wash sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples located in the breakfast buffet not wrapped.
08B-15-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with marks at the cook line in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - 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.
10-01-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler and cook line.
14-17-4
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
26
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored in container of dry rice.
14-01-5
78
Sep 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples displayed for customer self service no wrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed In flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled at hand sink near cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area near three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour, sugar and spices missing labeling information.
02D-01-5
47
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