Holiday Inn Express Kendall

13475 Sw 131 St, Miami, FL 33186

American

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Holiday Inn Express Kendall, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Holiday Inn Express Kendall's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink across reach in coolers at kitchen area. Employee moved utensils to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.

21-12-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on side board under cabinets at kitchen area.

36-17-5

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the butter to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed two containers with employee food at standing reach in cooler not properly segregated and identified. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand sink faucet.

29-11-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed for the unwrapped single use forks at the buffet line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-02-4

May 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection no proof of any certified food manager at the establishment. As per operator previous food manager no longer an employee at the establishment. **Warning**

53A-07-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Kendall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Kendall on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Holiday Inn Express Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Holiday Inn Express Kendall most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Holiday Inn Express Kendall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Kendall have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Kendall 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 Express Kendall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Kendall is inspected around two times per year on average.

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