Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
55
Score
Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area's latest score of 55 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed salmon portion salmon portion thawed inside commercial ROP bag at reach in cooler, as per staff for over 24 hrs. Staff voluntarily discarded the item.
01B-13-4
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/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handling employees and not certificates available.
53B-01-5
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. Observed salmon portion salmon portion thawed inside commercial ROP bag at reach in cooler, as per staff for over 24 hrs. Staff voluntarily discarded the item.
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at handwashing sink at kitchen line.
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. Observed a newly hired employee and not proof of his responsibilities to report health related illnesses, manager printed and made employee read and signed the employee health agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pizza dough stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep at counter top in the kitchen area.
21-12-4
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Staff provided new sanitizer solution, primed machine retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed fresh apples on buffet line unwrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Flip Top Unit at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen counter next to handwashing sink.
21-12-4
61
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knife store inside of hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Knife was removed from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
74
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area preparation table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed two towels dispensing machines at kitchen preparation area not operational . Staff provided a new roll while they fix the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed both male and female bathroom use by food handling employees and not handwashing signs provided.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee lid and stirring straws accessible to the customers and not individually wrapped.
25-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine/bin with a substance like mold at kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
67
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter packet (61F - Cold Holding); cut honeydew melon (50F - Cold Holding) and milk canister (50F - Cold Holding) located at breakfast buffet, due to food items not fully submerged in ice to keep temperatures at +or- 41F and below, less than 4 hours. All food items were removed and placed into reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) located at walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. As per Manager, walk in cooler door was left open. Manger opened door of walk in freezer located inside walk in cooler to rapidly cool walk in cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 500ppm. Advised to Manager to dilute sanitizer solution with water due to solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen, near reach in coolers.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind lobby bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets on shelf above three compartment sink, not kept inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed buffet plates and bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination located at breakfast buffet station.
24-11-4
Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed containers of raisins, granola and brown sugar with no tops and not kept covered located at breakfast buffet station, near oatmeal.
08B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located at reach in cooler unit, across from convection oven at kitchen area. As per Manager, unit is not in use.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at across from convection oven at kitchen area. As per Manager, unit is not in use.
29-49-6
Basic - Straws/ stir sticks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser located at breakfast buffet, near coffee station.
25-27-4
41
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager had employee swap out empty sanitizer tub for a new tub. Sanitizer corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispenser not working at sink in ware washing area
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer on walls and floor
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in walk in freezer causing ice buildup on walls and floor
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area.
How does Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area 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 Miami/Doral Area inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Miami/Doral Area is inspected around two times per year on average.
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