Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites

13700 Sw 139 Ct, Miami, FL 33186

American

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites has five inspections in the public record. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up two times.

Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) at buffet line, as per operator less than 20 minutes. As per operator buffet is served 7:00 am to 9:00 am.

03A-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted on rack next to 3 compartment sink.

24-05-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observe slow draining on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.

29-20-5

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash brown (91 F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (112 F - Hot Holding) at buffet area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator removed the product. The breakfast time just finished. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at refrigerators room.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the refrigerators room.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple not wrapped at buffet area.

08B-15-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored next to cantaloupes at preparation area.

40-06-5

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Norgen M as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Miralia Marte, as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris, frontline unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed box containing single serve containers stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-17-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the convection oven.

22-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites.

How does Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Kendall Airport Hotel and Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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