Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026
90
Score
Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: 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 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed multiple reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed multiple reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (83F - Cooling). As per operator food was prepared the prior night. During the inspection employee discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 115). During the inspection operator set up the other dishwasher machine,Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); beef bolognese sauce (53F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (54F), stored in 4 doors reach in cooler gaskets, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded food. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef (83F - Cooling). As per operator food was prepared the prior night. During the inspection employee discarded it **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (56F - Cold Holding); black beans (53F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); beef bolognese sauce (53F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (54F), stored in 4 doors reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee discarded the food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 2 doors reach in cooler not working, located at cooking line.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed multiple reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 4 doors reach in cooler interior soiled, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
37
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. As per operator food was stored approximately two hours prior to the inspection.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Dolphin fish being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) method. Provided guidance and coaching to the operator on proper ROP procedures. The operator indicated they do not plan to continue using this packaging method. During the inspection, an employee was observed discarding the item(s) in question.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding), stored in 2 doors reach in cooler located at cooking line. As per employee food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection. During the inspection operator discarded items . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at hot line.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection, employees were observed cleaning all ice machines. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
47
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish racks in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed on dish racks in warewash area; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in prep area. Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area; at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed throughout main kitchen; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed cooler out of order in bakery kitchen. Observed reach in on cook line out of order; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in multiple areas in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in multiple areas in kitchen, at time of callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in walk in freezer in bakery kitchen. Observed in walk in freezer connected to cooler 3; at time of callback report. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in walk in coolers soiled air fans. Observed gaskets in multiple reach in coolers soiled; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed in multiple reach ins in kitchen area; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed dusty ceiling tiles **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in all walk in freezers throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Observed some ice buildup **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at both hand wash sinks on cook lines in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ware wash area renewed, dishwasher machine replaced. Observed mop sink removed from warewash area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap at both hand sinks on cook line at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled through kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in dry dish area containers and bowls not inverted for proper protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed chemical dishwasher not functioning. As per manager, ECOLab is coming to fix machine. Kitchen has other dishwasher with high temp working properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of jelly stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area, manager moved onto shelf for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in all walk in freezers throughout establishment **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs at both hand sinks on cook lines at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean containers throughout dish area **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of bakery prep area, manager moved onto shelving unit for proper protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in main kitchen area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket in chemical area. Manager flipped mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
32
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of build up on top of interior ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Thermometer on outside of upright cooler not working near cook to order omelet grill.
14-11-5
90
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe.
How does Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe 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 Miami Airport Coral Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Miami Airport Coral Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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