Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
52
Score
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Vacuum breaker was correctly installed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink prep area blocked by garbage bin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal spoons not inverted next to ware washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff doing food prep with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 Dishwasher at bar with a Chlorine 0ppm concentration. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed dishmachine at bar with a Chlorine 0ppm concentration. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer #1 and #2 in the back kitchen area with gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed in reach in freezer #1 and #2 in the back kitchen area with gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink with no employee handwashing sign: inside kitchen area next to prep area, at the bar area in the lobby, and at pool area counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed handwashing sink with no employee handwashing sign: at the bar area in the lobby, and at pool area counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 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 Dishwasher at bar with a Chlorine 0ppm concentration. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen ground beef not commercially packaged over frozen commercially packaged salmon at freezer 2 at back of kitchen. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Product was correctly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one ROP bag of salmon completely defrosted at reach in cooler Avantco at the back of kitchen area. Operator discarded bag of salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Product was discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen. As per manager more than 4 hours. Product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener at the back of the kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at kitchen entrance handwashing sink with not enough pressure of hot water. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink: at the bar in lobby area and at pool counter bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing: next to prep area inside kitchen, at bar lobby area, and the pool area counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - 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 one ROP bag of salmon completely defrosted at reach in cooler Avantco at the back of kitchen area. Operator discarded bag of salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in freezer #1 and #2 in the back kitchen area with gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer #1 and #2 at the back of kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed plug missing in one of the dumpster in dumpster area. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing sink with no employee handwashing sign: inside kitchen area next to prep area, at the bar area in the lobby, and at pool area counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler under prep area counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single used box of lids store on the floor at dry storage area.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed an empty pallet store in dumpster area. **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled on top of ice machine inside kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as a scoop inside oatmeal container at back of kitchen. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans not properly store on top of the oven inside kitchen area. **Warning**
24-07-4
16
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to operator via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
78
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area and kitchen entry. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse/bag stored on top of dry cereal and bananas. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile caused by water damage above beverage station in kitchen.
36-32-5
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave and reach in cooler at kitchen entrance soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen by coffee machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave interior soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for customer self service not wrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Miami Brickell South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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