SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES
15700 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023032363 | Jan 26, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket torn in unit located at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit at front counter.
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink located at kitchen area, blocked by two large garbage cans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink located at front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelves above the dishwasher at kitchen.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand wash sink located at kitchen area, blocked by two large garbage cans.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink located at front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification provided for manager Maria at the time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelves above the dishwasher at kitchen.
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate at the time of the inspection.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate FL 134455 expired 8/12/2023, FL 124009 expired 8/12/2023.
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a couple of prep cooler broken at preparation area,not Time control food was observed in these units.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line blocked by a large box.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. no proof of manager no proof manager certification for Maria working over 60 days.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a couple of prep cooler broken at preparation area,not Time control food was observed in these units.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 8, 2024Call 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate at the time of the inspection.
- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate FL 134455 expired 8/12/2023, FL 124009 expired 8/12/2023.
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at front counter soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate at the time of the inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled located by the mop area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posters license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table across from cook line groove.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed Cove molding by mob sink area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles not stored 6 inches off of the floor at the dry storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Wall in disrepair by dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler soiled located across 3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Ice bucket not inverted stored next to ice machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at handsink located across from reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution throughout the kitchen and front counter of the establishment.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet wiping cloth in contact with food located next to 3 compartment sink.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate FL 134455 expired 8/12/2023, FL 124009 expired 8/12/2023.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no soap in hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the time of the inspection observed cutting board with marks located in the preparation area.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no soap in hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the time of the inspection observed cutting board with marks located in the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed fan cover soiled in the kitchen area and in the storage room. At the time of the inspection observed hand wash sink soiled located in the entrance of the kitchen. Observed hood filter soiled in the kitchen.
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.