Courtyard by Marriott Rest

3929 Nw 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33166
American
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Courtyard by Marriott Rest has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Courtyard by Marriott Rest on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic food trays not inverted on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor drain at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on liquor room floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside oven on prep table by three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by extinguisher in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed a container of sugar not labeled.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located across from dry storage closet.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in standing reach in freezer at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven located next to three compartment sink soiled with grease buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of disposable cups stored on floor in front of storage rack. Observed boxes of to go trays stored on floor in dry storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee stirrers not individually wrapped for consumers to self grab at bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
52
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Cereal box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by sandwich prep table.
14-69-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
16-38-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter.
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine broken at time of Routine Inspection. Operator was advised by Inspector to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and knives faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard by Marriott Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott Rest on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott Rest?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott Rest.

How does Courtyard by Marriott Rest compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Courtyard by Marriott Rest most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Courtyard by Marriott Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott Rest have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott Rest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Courtyard by Marriott Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott Rest is inspected around two times per year on average.