HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MIAMI AIRPORT DORAL
8436 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · 3055924799
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator it was placed 20 minutes ago. Operator turned on stove to reheat sausage to appropriate temperature.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator placed an ambient air temperature thermometer inside reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of stir sticks for the coffee stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 2 box springs stored inside garbage area.
Apr 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator it was placed 20 minutes ago. Operator turned on stove to reheat sausage to appropriate temperature.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer question on how to calibrate a thermometer. Coached operator on proper procedure.
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 Stiven Salazar expired 09/19/2024
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen near three compartment sink.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in laundry room.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employees cups stored in reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and eggs thawing in standing water at three compartment sink.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection 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 tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed juice boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside silver reach in freezer.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of gravy not date marked after opening. As per manager it was opened this morning and stored after breakfast.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer located in employee break room.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over precooked pork sausage inside reach in freezer in Laundry. Operator stored them correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets inside dining room.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking inside bread reach in cooler in kitchen.
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.