AC HOTEL MIAMI MIDTOWN
3400 BISCAYNE BLVD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw bacon, raw hamburger patties and shelled eggs stored over vegetables. Manager removed and placed in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in freezer raw bacon stored directly on top of raw ground beef. Manger began removing. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers located at cooking area prep station, hamburger patties (47F – Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding , RECHECKED AT 11:07am sliced tomatoes (43F – Cold Holding)); coleslaw (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding RECHECKED AT 11:07am shredded cheese (44F – Cold Holding) as per manager for less than four hours. Manager placed food grade bags of ice on items to rapid cool. Observed at buffet line cream cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cut watermelon (47F – Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (47F – Cold Holding), as per manager since for less than four hours. Manager placed cream cheese into cooler to rapid cool and discarded the cut melons. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at coffee station milk (98F – Hot Holding), as per manager for less than four hours. Manager reheated to hot hold milk (172F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed at bar area dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed at lobby area coolers salads not labeled.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of sanitizer not labeled in bar area and triple sink area of kitchen.
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at bar area dishwasher, temperature reaches 92F. Advised manager not to use bar dishwasher and utilize dishwasher in ware washing area in kitchen until repaired.
Basic 20
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area tank not secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at prep area.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a pot under shelves located by ice machine, stored on floor.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at drying rack plated not inverted. Observed on storage rack located by ice machine.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sports water bottle stored next to soda machine in kitchen area. Employee removed and placed in locker. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of rice stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed near ice machine in dish wash area. Manager placed on wall hook. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in bar area ice scoop placed in dump sink. Employee removed and placed on ice scoop holder. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at bar area dish machine.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven located in kitchen area interior soiled with grease and food residue.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area hand wash sink.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on floor in bar area. Manager removed and placed in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon, octopus and pork roast stored on counter to thaw. Employee placed each item into separate sinks with running water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler floors are soiled with food debris. Observed in reach in freezer located by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed through kitchen area floors soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:23 AM.
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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.