ALOFT MIAMI DADELAND
7600 N KENDALL DR, Miami FL 33156 · 305-669-3123
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly on knife on magnet. Observed 2 live flies next to hand sink in kitchen. Observed 2 live flies under prep table on dry food boxes.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018053770 | Oct 11, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler: raw burger over tomato. Operator corrected during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between triple sink and hand sink in bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler across dish machine.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside standing reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack underneath triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed no hood where electrical griddles are used for cooking.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly on knife on magnet. Observed 2 live flies next to hand sink in kitchen. Observed 2 live flies under prep table on dry food boxes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty above ready to eat food; salsa, avocados. Observed raw chorizo over salsa and avocado. Operator removed from cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack underneath triple sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed behind bar storage area; not secure.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in lobby rolls, yogurt and hard boiled eggs missing address information.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under oven; heavily soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed no hood where electrical griddles are used for cooking.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled in bar area. Operator started to clean soda nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink. Operator removed container.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche on menu not identified as raw. Operator marked all menus to identify raw ceviche.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above prep table near fryers
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed countertop fryer on prep table not under hood system.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator discarded water and set up new sanitizer solution final concentration 300 ppm.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed half of an avocado placed on top of raw bacon in the same container at reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Operator removed the avocado.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese and fruit at standing reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs to another reach in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator washing dirty dishes and began removing clean dishes from the dishwasher without changing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee water bottle inside of the hand washing sink. Operator removed the water bottle.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed a new employee with no food handlers certification or food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided, printed and signed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at the reach in freezer not segregated and not identified.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed leak coming from the standing reach in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed sandwich, yogurt parfait for self service does not include product identity description or name of the establishment that prepared the product.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a fryer and grill at kitchen area with no hood.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (47 F - Cold holding); cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding). As per operator was outside at the time of breakfast. Operator moved the products to the bottom part for rapid cooling.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Operator removed the bracelet.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over bread at reach in freezer. Operator moved the ground beef to the bottom part.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw hamburgers (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator discarded the products.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 500 ppm). Operator added water. Final concentration 200 ppm.
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. The clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided, printed and posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet area. Operator wrapped the apples.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.