Courtyard by Marriott Rest

3929 NW 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2319922

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 82 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.High priority · fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 15 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 13 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-18
Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug122026

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 125).
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener soiled.
Basic13
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
  Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  Observed at reach in freezer near cook line.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located at kitchen.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Repeat violation
  Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed water leaking from handsink pipe at kitchen.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed a total of 10 dead roaches located under the 3 compartment sink and reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed roaches.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed wall with grease located near 3 compartment sink.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.