HAMPTON INN COCONUT GROVE
2800 SW 28 TERR, Miami FL 33133 · 305-448-2800
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at buffet station, a container of bagels with mold like growth. Operator removed and discarded bagels.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 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 →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for a bowl of apples stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area plastic bottles of soda and water stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buffet area cabinets soiled.
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Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed for a bowl of apples stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for containers of raisins and sliced almonds.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Damian Gonzalez on 5/1/2025.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed batteries for dispenser inoperable.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired 5/17/2025.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at buffet station, a container of bagels with mold like growth. Operator removed and discarded bagels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler and open gallon of milk dated 7/6/24 as open date. Manager discarded milk.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at buffet line milk (52F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee Lillian Miranda expired 8/13/2023.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at rear ice bin.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); butter (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler located at storage area. As per manager the door of the reach in cooler was open less than one hour. Operator closed the door to get the temperature.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 500 ppm. Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container inside of the hand wash sink. Operator removed the container.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the soap located over three compartment sink, not at hand wash sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer of operator calibrated at 60°F. And second one at 160°F. Operator will buy new ones.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.