HOLIDAY INN MIAMI-DORAL
3255 NW 87TH ST, Doral FL 33172
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon portion salmon portion thawed inside commercial ROP bag at reach in cooler, as per staff for over 24 hrs. Staff voluntarily discarded the item.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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 food handling employees and not certificates available.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon portion salmon portion thawed inside commercial ROP bag at reach in cooler, as per staff for over 24 hrs. Staff voluntarily discarded the item.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 23, 2025Inspection 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 handwashing. Observed food residues at handwashing sink at kitchen line.
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. Observed a newly hired employee and not proof of his responsibilities to report health related illnesses, manager printed and made employee read and signed the employee health agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pizza dough stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep at counter top in the kitchen area.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Staff provided new sanitizer solution, primed machine retested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed fresh apples on buffet line unwrapped.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Flip Top Unit at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen counter next to handwashing sink.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knife store inside of hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Knife was removed from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area preparation table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed two towels dispensing machines at kitchen preparation area not operational. Staff provided a new roll while they fix the dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine/bin with a substance like mold at kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both male and female bathroom use by food handling employees and not handwashing signs provided.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee lid and stirring straws accessible to the customers and not individually wrapped.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter packet (61F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew melon (50F - Cold Holding) and milk canister (50F - Cold Holding) located at breakfast buffet, due to food items not fully submerged in ice to keep temperatures at +or- 41F and below, less than 4 hours. All food items were removed and placed into reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) located at walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. As per Manager, walk in cooler door was left open. Manger opened door of walk in freezer located inside walk in cooler to rapidly cool walk in cooler unit.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 500ppm. Advised to Manager to dilute sanitizer solution with water due to solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen, near reach in coolers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind lobby bar area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on shelf above three compartment sink, not kept inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
Observed buffet plates and bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination located at breakfast buffet station.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed containers of raisins, granola and brown sugar with no tops and not kept covered located at breakfast buffet station, near oatmeal.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at reach in cooler unit, across from convection oven at kitchen area. As per Manager, unit is not in use.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at across from convection oven at kitchen area. As per Manager, unit is not in use.
Straws/ stir sticks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser located at breakfast buffet, near coffee station.
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.