LA QUINTA INN & SUITES MIAMI AIRPORT WEST #980
8730 NW 27 ST, Miami FL 33172
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual cream cheese (63 F - Cold Holding); individual butter (63 F - Cold Holding). Items were taken out from breakfast buffet, less than 4 hours. Manager was informed and put items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015050704 | Oct 23, 2015 | Dec 3, 2015 | $300 |
| 1--2015029811 | Jun 18, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 | $300 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle stored inside unit at kitchen area.
Jul 14, 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair blocking access to kitchen handwashing sink, staff removed the chair.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink, staff provided new roll.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout AC vents/returns soiled.
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 over preparation area in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates and utensils stored on the kitchen floor, staff moved boxes to storage unit rack.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) at kitchen table as per kitchen staff for less than three hours, staff moved potatoes to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. cooked potatoes (2nd Temp) (45°F Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed boiled eggs (85F - Hot Holding) at kitchen table as per staff for less than three hours, staff moved eggs to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. commercially processed boiled eggs ( 2nd Temp) (65F - Cooling).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not towels at bathroom use by food handling employees. Staff provided a new roll.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled ceiling tiles/ac vents and ac returns inside kitchen preparation area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned/sanitized cleaning utensils not stored handle firs at kitchen line. Staff inverted the utensils.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at kitchen entrance.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing equipment/utensils without sanitizing. Discussed with operator to setup third compartment with quaternary sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual cream cheese (63 F - Cold Holding); individual butter (63 F - Cold Holding). Items were taken out from breakfast buffet, less than 4 hours. Manager was informed and put items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by push cart and cardboard boxes near back entrance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips provided at the time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near back door. Employee refilled soap dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator provided a drain rack at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic plates and paper cups stored on the floor located next to kitchen entrance.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 boilers located on second floor with both certificates expired on 02/26/2023.
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.