Best Western Plus Miami Doral
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Best Western Plus Miami Doral has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed COOKED EGGS (48F - Cold Holding) at low boy reach in cooler, as per employee stored in reach in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed COOKED EGGS (48F - Cold Holding) at low boy reach in cooler, as per employee stored in reach in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed low boy reach in cooler with an ambient temperature 46 F of at kitchen area, checked for 12 minutes.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area drying rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of apples stored on the floor at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (48F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler. Products were moved to other cold unit for rapid cooling. As per manager, less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed Shredded cheese (48F - Cooling); Eggs (48F - Cooling); Observed at reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on reach-in unit showing 30F, but ambient temperature of unit is 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on reach-in unit showing 30F, but ambient temperature of unit is 45F **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Greycy Lopez with expired certificate form ServSafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed food manager certification expired. Observed Greycy Lopez with expired certificate form ServSafe. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket and lid in disrepair and reach-in cooler left door gasket in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed chest freezer gasket and lid in disrepair and reach-in cooler left door gasket in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at kitchen with an ambient temperature of 45F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed reach-in cooler at kitchen with an ambient temperature of 45F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
64
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (48F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler. Products were moved to other cold unit for rapid cooling. As per manager, less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples not protected either the use of packaging. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with clean utensils inside. Utensils were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer on reach-in unit showing 30F, but ambient temperature of unit is 45F. **Warning**
05-05-4
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 Greycy Lopez with expired certificate form ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at kitchen with an ambient temperature of 45F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer gasket and lid in disrepair and reach-in cooler left door gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
50
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); individual butter packet (46F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Advised to place food items into chest freezer for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
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. Printed written procedures in response to vomit or diarrhea events and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed employee reporting agreement form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink at restrooms used by food employees located at hotel lobby area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Straws/stir sticks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed stir sticks not individually wrapped, provided at coffee station located at hotel lobby area.
25-27-4
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 3 tiles in the prep room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 3 tiles in the prep room **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Plus Miami Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Plus Miami Doral on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Western Plus Miami Doral?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Western Plus Miami Doral.
How does Best Western Plus Miami Doral compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Best Western Plus Miami Doral most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Best Western Plus Miami Doral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Best Western Plus Miami Doral have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Best Western Plus Miami Doral 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 Plus Miami Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Plus Miami Doral is inspected around two times per year on average.
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