HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT EMPLOYEE
5101 BLUE LAGOON BLVD, Miami FL 33126 · 305-262-1000
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in employee cafeteria around soda machine area, not touching food.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple areas in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind soda machine in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature dishmachine at 140F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee cafeteria. Operator brought on site.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for any employees.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed temperature dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple areas in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed behind soda machine in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed under in cooler under prep top.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working in bakery, observed multiple equipment not working in kitchen area segregated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air vents in walk in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in warewash area on clean dishes.
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in employee cafeteria around soda machine area, not touching food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw eggs over heavy cream and milk in walk in cooler in bakery. Operator changed order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: sausage (120F - Hot Holding); potato (116F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there for less than 3 hours. Operator turned up heat. Second temp one hour later: sausage (165F Hot Holding); Cooked Bacon (160F Hot Holding); potato (158F Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled blade in between coolers #1 and #2.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in reach in coolers in cafeteria.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working in bakery, observed multiple equipment not working in kitchen area segregated.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of main kitchen where floor tiles are missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in main kitchen and under sanitizer dish machine. Observed broken tiles behind soda machine in employee cafeteria.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air vents in walk in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in warewash area on clean dishes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket in employee cafeteria.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above dish shelf in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. 6 door reach in cooler, double door upright cooler and refrigeration on cook line under make board out of order and not in use. Double door to employee cafeteria in disrepair at kick plate.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door will not shut all the way, ice build up on the door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind dish shelf soiled.
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