ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON
3525 NW 25 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 7862719314
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019052308 | Oct 10, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above oven soiled with grease.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of small oven near walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind microwaves soiled with grease.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples not wrapped placed for self service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler door in front of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside of reach in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples for self service not wrapped in lobby area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine inside storage room behind bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside storage room behind bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored not inverted or in a protected manner by reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by dishwasher in kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above the entrance of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan guard soiled inside walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler in kitchen area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher inside kitchen in recharge zone.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed English muffins stored in non food grade bags in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Form provided.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two cases of bananas in front of the sink and plastic containers inside the sink. The manager removed all the items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The cook clean the top of the dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a preparation reach in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle on the top shelf in the reach in cooler.
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.