Hlt International
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
35
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Hlt International stretching back to 2022. Hlt International was last inspected on Oct 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food residue by server area near ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice not date marked. As per operator a day prior to. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee opened two days prior. Employee put date on milk container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards at dry storage area by walk in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle inside sugar container at storage. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by sushi station.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container and squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at prep table across cook line. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by sushi station.
23-03-4
Basic - Bamboo mats used for the preparation of sushi rolls - mat in direct contact with food. Observed bamboo mats not wrapped in plastic wrap.
14-08-4
35
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic lids inside hand sink front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside a rice container used to dispense rice with no handle. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored inside block knife unable to clean and sanitize properly at front counter.
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed tall reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind preparation area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored in manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area.
42-01-4
64
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler gasket torn. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on clean dish rack stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Utilizing chlorine and quaternary ammonia.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler gasket torn. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Paper towel king fish container in tall reach in cooler. Cloth towel lining bao buns. Operator removed cloth towel. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4
52
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hlt International last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hlt International on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hlt International?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hlt International.
How does Hlt International compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hlt International most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hlt International's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hlt International have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hlt International means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hlt International inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hlt International is inspected around two times per year on average.
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