HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT CORAL CAFE
5101 BLUE LAGOON BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed throughout main kitchen; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple areas in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in multiple areas in kitchen, at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area; at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed on dish racks in warewash area; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed temperature dish machine soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple areas in kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed under in cooler under prep top.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature dishmachine at 140F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 no proof of training for any employees.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed dusty ceiling tiles **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in all walk in freezers throughout establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed some ice buildup **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through kitchen Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in dry dish area containers and bowls not inverted for proper protection. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chemical dishwasher not functioning. As per manager, ECOLab is coming to fix machine. Kitchen has other dishwasher with high temp working properly. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of jelly stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area, manager moved onto shelf for proper protection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in all walk in freezers throughout establishment Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at both hand sinks on cook lines at kitchen area. Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean containers throughout dish area Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of bakery prep area, manager moved onto shelving unit for proper protection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in main kitchen area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket in chemical area. Manager flipped mop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at both hand wash sinks on cook lines in kitchen area. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ware wash area renewed, dishwasher machine replaced. Observed mop sink removed from warewash area. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap at both hand sinks on cook line at kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Fully thawed raw corvina in on-site vacuum sealed packaging. SEE STOP SALE
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in flour is touching the food
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk in standing water at 70°F. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in hall on right towards ballroom
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink is dispensing sanitizer at 500+ppm. Location used to fill all sanitizer buckets. Operator remade sink and all buckets. 200ppm Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw corvina in on-site vacuum sealed packaging.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breakfast station on right side of kitchen across from main cook line French toast egg wash (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (71F - Cold Holding). In stand up reach in cooler in hall at entryway to kitchen milk (51F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up hot holding unit at front of left side prep area cooked sausage (120F - Hot Holding)
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's and sunny side up eggs not identified on breakfast menu. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Unable to provide proof of documentation. Emailed form Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing multiple raw and cooked proteins Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on top of interior ice machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Thermometer on outside of upright cooler not working near cook to order omelet grill.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).