Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar has nine inspections in the public record. Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROP tuna thawed in its original package in reaching cooler at Cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line engaging in a new task not wash their hands prior to placing gloves on.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Chef had employee clean blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf next to warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in produce cooler soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a CO tank not secured at bar area at rooftop pool area.
51-11-4
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 ROP tuna thawed in its original package in reaching cooler at Cook line.
06-09-1
55
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed at sink next to ice machine. Paper was provided. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Observed RIC gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 (Quaternary 0ppm). **Warning**
22-47-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to ice machine. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of soda nozzles soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar.
How does Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar 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 Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Novotel Brickell Miami Rooftop Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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