Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 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 seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Observed dry dish racks with grease in warewash area; at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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
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: **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. Observed in bar area. - 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: **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: **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
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Oct 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **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 all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended**
36-10-4
70
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: observed 6 live flies in bar area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: 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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **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 all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed standing water under dishwasher **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Time Extended**
36-10-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies in bar area around soda dispenser **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed hand sink used for storage of soiled glasses. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 mop sink removed from main kitchen area without plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and dishes not inverted for proper protection, **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all walk in freezers in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink removed from kitchen area **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water under dishwasher **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area **Warning**
36-10-4
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 chlorine chemical dish-machine not sanitizing properly in bar area. Observed high temperature dishwasher functioning in main kitchen. **Warning**
16-55-4
50
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink at bar not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Bar tender has drink napkins available and dispenser in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing at bar. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple ice buckets hanging in kitchen under hood vents not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet in use cloth stored on cutting board at bar.
21-09-4
70
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar.
How does Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar 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 Pool Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Miami Airport Pool Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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