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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES MIAMI AIRPORT EAST

2601 NW LEJEUNE ROAD, Miami FL 33142 · 786-878-5555

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2335204
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed following kitchen is missing food handlers certification: Marlene Gutierrez. As per front office manager, hired more than 60 day.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet is leaking from hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser with no batteries.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of disposable cups on the floor in dry storage room.
Basic/25-05-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler report expired on 1-9-25.
/48-01-5
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese packs (53F - Cold Holding). As per the food handler the item were at 40°F approximately two hours ago. The food handler put some ice on top of items to cool them down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The cook brought paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of precooked sausage on a prep table. As per the cook it was placed there approximately 2 hours ago. The cook put it in the upright refrigerator to cool it down.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.