HILTON MIAMI AIRPORT POOL BAR
5101 BLUE LAGOON BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/18/2025
- 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: **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. Observed in bar area. - 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: **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: **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. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area; at time of callback. **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**
Inspection Date: 2/17/2025
- 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. Observed in bar area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar floor drain soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: tomato soup (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (49F - Cooling). As per chef, items were prepared and placed in cooler and wrapped the night before.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: tomato soup (46F - Cooling); chicken soup (49F - Cooling). As per chef, items were prepared and placed in cooler and wrapped the night before.
- 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.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in bar area, no food contact. Admin Complaint
- 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. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled.
- 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 at time of inspection.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area.
Inspection Date: 10/12/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **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 all walk in freezers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/11/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **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 all walk in freezers in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: observed 6 live flies in bar area Admin Complaint
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/8/2024
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and dishes 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 chlorine chemical dish-machine not sanitizing properly in bar area. Observed high temperature dishwasher functioning in main kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in 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
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed hand sink used for storage of soiled glasses. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551111
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386795
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple ice buckets hanging in kitchen under hood vents not inverted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on cutting board at bar.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at bar. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink at bar not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar tender has drink napkins available and dispenser in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
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