Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES MIAMI AIRPORT WEST #980

8730 NW 27 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3445506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8734532
DBPR license2330405

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked potatoes (52F – Cold Holding) at kitchen table as per kitchen staff for less than three hours, staff moved potatoes to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. cooked potatoes (2nd Temp) (45°F Cooling)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed boiled eggs (85F – Hot Holding) at kitchen table as per staff for less than three hours, staff moved eggs to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. commercially processed boiled eggs ( 2nd Temp) (65F – Cooling). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not towels at bathroom use by food handling employees. Staff provided a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled ceiling tiles/ac vents and ac returns inside kitchen preparation area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned/sanitized cleaning utensils not stored handle firs at kitchen line. Staff inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.