HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT POOL BAR
5101 BLUE LAGOON BLVD, Miami FL 33126 · 305-262-1000
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 flies in bar area, no food contact.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled.
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. Observed in bar area.
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, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: tomato soup (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (49F - Cooling). As per chef, items were prepared and placed in cooler and wrapped the night before.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: tomato soup (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (49F - Cooling). As per chef, items were prepared and placed in cooler and wrapped the night before.
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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in bar area, no food contact.
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. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled.
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 at time of inspection.
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. Observed in bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar floor drain soiled.
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.
Oct 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area
Oct 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed hand sink used for storage of soiled glasses. Operator removed them.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and dishes not inverted for proper protection,
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chlorine chemical dish-machine not sanitizing properly in bar area. Observed high temperature dishwasher functioning in main kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at bar. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink at bar not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar tender has drink napkins available and dispenser in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple ice buckets hanging in kitchen under hood vents not inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on cutting board at bar.
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