LA QUINTA INN & SUITES MIAMI AIRPORT WEST #980
8730 NW 27 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-45-4High Priority – 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.
03A-02-5High Priority – 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 . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by push cart and cardboard boxes near back entrance.
16-37-1Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near back door. Employee refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator provided a drain rack at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic plates and paper cups stored on the floor located next to kitchen entrance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.