Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of bacon stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 good system and stoves removed with no plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed on OnBase plans submitted, not yet approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager brought paper over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed no paper towels at time of callback **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Observed water stored on floor Observed water on floor at time of callback **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Establishment has no written plan or kit, inspector emailed form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked by boxes. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager brought paper over. **Corrected On-Site** **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 good system and stoves removed with no plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on prep table with no label for what it contains **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air fan in walk in cooler soiled. Observed fans in walk in cooler soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups and lids stored on floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under three compartment sink **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks next to walk in cooler not secure. **Warning**
51-11-4
45
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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 cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler not date marked. As per manager wings were made the day before. Employee began to place label. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar area soda spray nozzle soiled with buildup. Observed in walk in cooler with white oxidation build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink to clean. Advised employee to removed and use sink for only hand washing. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Provided manager with form. Manager had employees review me sign during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean stored utensils not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an open bottle of soda stored in walk in cooler in same container as whip cream.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the entrance of kitchen.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at bar area soiled with debris build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.
42-01-4
45
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon.
How does Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon 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 Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport- Blue Lagoon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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