Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami

5560 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126
Other
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami has been inspected nine times since 2022. Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cold units storage.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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 raw salmon in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler. Operator opened and removed fish from the packages. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling a cell phone and then immediately wrapping cooked pork sausage with plastic wrap, without changing gloves in between tasks. Employee was coached on proper food safety and glove-use procedures. Following the discussion, the employee washed their hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the dishwasher machine. During the inspection employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples on the buffet line without any protective wrapping. During the inspection employee wash and wrapped the apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored on top of the ice machine not inverted. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
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 employee personal cell phone stored on top of the reach in cooler, located at cooking linen. During the inspection employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Plastic bags containing turkey sausages thawing at room temperature in the three-compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout the kitchen areas.
21-12-4
52
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger meat stored above ready to eat sauces. Manager changed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burger on menu not identified by advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vent on ice machine soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed skim milk(49F Cold Holding) and hard boiled eggs (55F Cold holding). As per operator, food was on line less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor under hand sink in food storage area. Manager moved away from floor **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed no chlorine test kit on site for dishwashers.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed several personal phones stored on prep tables and employee eye glasses. Manager removed items and separated from food prep areas
40-06-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drains soiled in bar area.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen area with water damage. Observed hole in ceiling above dining room entrance.
36-32-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean bowls in bar area
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to ice machine in kitchen area not secure
51-11-4
43
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. 0ppm. Operator replaced chemical containers and primed. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Each soda gun behind the bar is missing the drain line
29-17-4
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 122F (6:00-8:00). Employee removed sausage and reheated to 174F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- cut melon 59F, boiled eggs 48F (6:00-8:15). Employee removed cut melon and eggs from buffet and placed in upright freezer to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side of splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in kitchen. Sink blocked with trash can. Employee removed trash can from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over prep table in kitchen soiled, ceiling tile over sink in kitchen has a water like stain.
36-34-5
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, dining room countertop: cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the countertop 3 hours before the inspection. Discussed proper methods with the operator and Time As A Public Health Control. Observed operator place the cream cheese inside the reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink, lids stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area: all hand washing sinks missing the paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area, all hand washing sinks.
31B-04-4
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami.

How does Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home2 Suites/ Tru by Hilton Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.