IHC BALLROOM & MEETING ROOMS
2505 NW 87 AVE, Miami FL 33172 · 4681400
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near salad station not working, no hot water observed, unable to take a temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at dishwasher station area.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep and eating at secondary cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored at prep table by prep sink area, staff removed it.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at one of the units at kitchen.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46 - Cold Holding), as per label from Wednesday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46 -Cold Holding), as per label from Wednesday.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. ed tray with oysters and not tag inside walk-in in cooler 2, chef provided tag for the oysters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top unit kitchen line soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by office entrance, staff provided a new roll.
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 tuna steak not removed from ROP packaging as labeled by manufacturer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several preparation tables and some of auxiliary as well.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed Boiler # 142919 # 021243 and not current boiler certificate available, as per chief engineer due to a delay with the state.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature at kitchen line, as per chef for less than 30 minutes, chef relocated eggs to walk-in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef filed tags in chronological order.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not marked with last use date.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some soiled AC vents/returns at kitchen preparation area and ware washing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach-in cooler soiled at cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach-in cooler unit next to handwashing sink by cook line.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. As per chief engineer units had been inspected and pending certificates to be issued.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at walk in cooler entrance. Staff removed the can opener and cleaned/sanitized it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black substance like mold inside both ice machine/bins located the the kitchen entrance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all throughout kitchen ovens, reach in cooler and drawer reach in coolers at kitchen cook line and preparation areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plate covers stored not inverted at hot holding unit at kitchen preparation area. Chef inverted the plate covers.
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 tuna thawing inside commercially packed ROP labeled indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use at walk in cooling, product still frozen. Chef removed tuna from the bags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed untying board at cook line and at preparation table across from reach freezer with marks not longer cleanable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation and drippings at both hoods at cooking line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen line. Chef removed tongs from the handle.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche and tuna tartare not identified with asterisk on menu.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at all water filter devices at large ice machines and beverage area ice machines.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at beverage prep station outside of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment with grease buildup. Observed at walk in coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer located next to dish machine area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave located at rear of kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at all kitchen hoods.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at buffet area hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black build up and food debris build up. Employees began cleaning gaskets during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers and low boy coolers soiled with food debris buildup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer.
Dec 11, 2023□ 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, lasts date served not written on tags.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved blue cutting board on prep station near kitchen office.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F in prep sink near kitchen office door.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed a pan of marinated raw beef over a box of green beans and smoked salmon above tortillas inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48 F - Cold Holding) all located in reach in cooler across from cookline, less than 4 hours. GM directed Chef to removed food items from cooler unit.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, lasts date served not written on tags.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days due to last date served not written on tags.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. As per operator forms we're printed and handed out to employees but have not yet been signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in dispenser at hand wash sink near hotbox.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near salad station not working, no hot water observed, unable to take a temperature.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers and plates not inverted above cook line.
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 raw salmon, snapper and mahi mahi thawed and still in sealed reduced oxygen packaging located in reach in cooler drawers under cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved blue cutting board on prep station near kitchen office.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw meat and potatoes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer located in reach in cooler across from grill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash only sign at hand wash sink near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all hotboxes soiled beneath and gaskets soiled in reach in cooler doors near kitchen office.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located near walk in cooler at pantry area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler.
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.