Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“No currently certified food service manager on duty” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge and dry towels inside hand wash sink bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of raw chicken stored directly on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located at cook line area.
14-74-7
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than two hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towels hand wash sink located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of the ice machine next to walk in cooler.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair located near stove and fryer machine.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink with faucet handle in disrepair located near stove and fryer machine cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooked line area Kitchen and hand wash sink near oven.
36-27-5
47
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located cook line area.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 86°f. Operator moved the metal container with water to the stove.
10-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Diced potatoes.
14-69-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink located cook line area.
29-09-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (68F - Cold Holding) located buffet line. According to operator less than 4 hours. Manager add ice to the container.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlen, Maribel, Ariel, Carmen, Benjamin.
53B-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi-mahi located inside reach in cooler near cook line and hand wash sink kitchen. Operator discard during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Case of bagels. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed hash browns stored directly inside grocery plastic bag. Operator stored inside plastic container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container inside. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container with chicken base. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon.
06-09-1
43
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature dishwasher kitchen 160°f.
22-56-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill.
How does Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill 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 Marina’S Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Marina’S Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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