Holiday Inn East
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Holiday Inn East stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Holiday Inn East's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink of kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner not labeled in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
64
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at self serve buffet
08B-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen area
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair, leak coming from ceiling dripping into garbage can.
36-32-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bag on floor in dumpster area
33-19-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in kitchen area.
36-62-4
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with brown sugar, dried fruits ,syrup containers without labels. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed plastic containers with brown sugar, dried fruits ,syrup containers without labels. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket located near kitchen door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Observed torn reach in cooler gasket located near kitchen door. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 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. Discussed with operator and email agreement.
11-27-4
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. Discussed with operator and email form.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket located near kitchen door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of concentrated orange syrup stored in the kitchen area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage package thawing at room temperature at prep area. Employee removed it and placed inside reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with brown sugar, dried fruits ,syrup containers without labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
50
Jan 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Rosa Roman with expired 09/01/22 employee certificate. FRLA.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no Certified Food Manager certificate for current active manager Ada, has been manager for over 4 months.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed establishment has hot and cold food. Thermometer provided starts at 40F.
05-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains and in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell and glasses case on top of prep table in kitchen area. Employee put away personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair located inside the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Quaker oatmeal box stored underneath hand sink on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed unshielded ceiling lights in the kitchen area over prep table, cooler, and freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed in the laundry room on the first floor dispenser by P and G Professional with liquids for floor cleaner, glass cleaner, fabric freshener, sanitizing bathroom cleaner, and ultra heavy duty degreaser. Observed the location where the mop sink could have been covered with a metal plate.
29-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn East on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn East?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn East.
How does Holiday Inn East compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Holiday Inn East most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Holiday Inn East's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn East have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn East 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 Holiday Inn East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn East is inspected around two times per year on average.
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