Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral

8436 Nw 36 St, Miami, FL 33166

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Single-service articles improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator placed an ambient air temperature thermometer inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of stir sticks for the coffee stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed 2 box springs stored inside garbage area.

33-30-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: At time of callback inspection observed Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Time Extended**

33-15-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (109F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator it was placed 20 minutes ago. Operator turned on stove to reheat sausage to appropriate temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Stiven Salazar expired 09/19/2024 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer question on how to calibrate a thermometer. Coached operator on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

53B-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and eggs thawing in standing water at three compartment sink. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-15-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer in laundry room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 employees cups stored in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 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 container of gravy not date marked after opening. As per manager it was opened this morning and stored after breakfast.

02C-03-5

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer located in employee break room.

14-69-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container in dining room. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.

33-15-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan on wall inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups boxes stored on kitchen floor.

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral.

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

Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral 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 Doral inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.

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