Element Miami International Airport- the Salon

3525 Nw 25 St, Miami, FL 33142

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Element Miami International Airport- the Salon has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Element Miami International Airport- the Salon's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples not wrapped placed for self service. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep table.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler door in front of walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside of reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two cases of bananas in front of the sink and plastic containers inside the sink. The manager removed all the items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The cook clean the top of the dish machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a preparation reach in cooler.

40-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle on the top shelf in the reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); butter cups (60F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were left out of temperature for approximately 3 hours operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar area containing unknown cleaner is missing label.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kit is expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine at bar area

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and soda stored on floor in bar storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator lifted scoop handle off ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wooden stirs stored on the floor. Operator lifted off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen area

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Element Miami International Airport- the Salon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Element Miami International Airport- the Salon on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Element Miami International Airport- the Salon?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Element Miami International Airport- the Salon.

How does Element Miami International Airport- the Salon compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Element Miami International Airport- the Salon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Element Miami International Airport- the Salon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Element Miami International Airport- the Salon have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Element Miami International Airport- the Salon 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 Element Miami International Airport- the Salon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Element Miami International Airport- the Salon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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