BEST WESTERN KENDALL AIRPORT HOTEL AND SUITES
13700 SW 139 CT, Miami FL 33186 · (305) 232-8700
Last inspected Sep 2, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. As per operator buffet is served 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. As per operator buffet is served 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted on rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observe slow draining on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash brown (91 F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (112 F - Hot Holding) at buffet area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator removed the product. The breakfast time just finished.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the refrigerators room.
No soap provided at handwash sink at refrigerators room.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple not wrapped at buffet area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored next to cantaloupes at preparation area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Miralia Marte, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Norgen M as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris, frontline unit.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing single serve containers stored on the dry storage floor.
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