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LA QUINTA MIAMI AIRPORT EAST

3501 NW 42 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367709
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386969
DBPR license2335992

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink in room 3C.

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer in room 3c.

#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.