Homewood Suites Miami Downtown Brickell

1750 SW 1 St Ave, Miami, FL 33129 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335027

C
Grade C
Safety score 78 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority, repeat · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 repeat), 3 basic (2 repeats)
    -19
  • Extension granted on Oct 30
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    5 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      More time given

      Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      More time given

    Basic3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.

      More time given

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 20, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 1st test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine); 3rd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

      Repeat violation

      Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 1st test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine); 3rd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

    Basic3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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 1st test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); 2nd test Dishwasher (Chlorine); 3rd test Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      Observed for women's restroom across of restaurant.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Observed no drop down ceiling in dry storage area.

      Repeat violation

    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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized4
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Restrooms2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2