Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
82
Score
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot station. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (59 F - Cold Holding); Cut pineapple (49 F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (61 F - Cold Holding) according to chef since 6 am in the buffet line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut melon (59 F - Cold Holding); Cut pineapple (49 F - Cold Holding); Yogurt (61 F - Cold Holding) according to chef since 6 am in the buffet line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed in the buffet line Self-service / with not sneeze guard observed cut fruits,yogurt not covered in the buffet line. Operator put a new sneeze guard. **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by hot station.
36-27-5
52
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 03/15/2022. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 03/15/2022. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside oven soiled, observed slicer guard soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of Black beans dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed breakfast buffet line lacking adequate sneezeguards
08B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found . Observed approximately four flies flying in the buffet line, not touching food.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cut fruit, and yogurt in the salad bar not protected.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 03/15/2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside oven soiled, observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer service not individually wrapped next to the soda machine.
25-27-4
43
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed in the buffet line yogurts, cut fruits with no protection from contamination no sneeze guards. Chef put sneeze guards **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored shell eggs inside of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed cut fruits ,yogurt not covered. Chef covered products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork being thawed out inside of the prep cooler. Chef put pork on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
90
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored shell eggs inside of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the prep table. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Employee cleaned nozzles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole under the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
36-24-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans stored on a dirty drawer. Employee cleaned drawer.
24-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area hand washing sink next to the office. Chef put a new roll **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at the buffet line.
24-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Obsessed granola, juices jar no covered in the breakfast bar.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter, pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West?
Across the inspection record, “shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West is inspected around three times per year on average.
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