HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES KENDALL EAST - MIAMI
11520 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176 · 305-279-8688
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 9 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. Discussed with operator and email agreement.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink of kitchen entrance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner not labeled in kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at self serve buffet
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
Light not functioning. Observed light out in kitchen area.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen area
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at self serve buffet
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair, leak coming from ceiling dripping into garbage can.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bag on floor in dumpster area
Light not functioning. Observed light out in kitchen area.
Jan 3, 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket located near kitchen door.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with brown sugar, dried fruits,syrup containers without labels.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Discussed with operator and email agreement.
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. Discussed with operator and email form.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and vents throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket located near kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of concentrated orange syrup stored in the kitchen area floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage package thawing at room temperature at prep area. Employee removed it and placed inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with brown sugar, dried fruits,syrup containers without labels.
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.