Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

5500 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126

American

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee was picking up a piece of paper from the floor and subsequently opening a to-go glassware package without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.

12A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach freezer interior soiled.

22-16-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 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. Observed no kit or plan, emailed manager form. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cleaning dishes with no hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in bin not inverted. Employee moved to proper storage area at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed updated license, and placed it in the office. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed several garbage bags stored next to the dumpster.

33-09-4

Basic - Observed mop sink blocked by a reach in freezer.

29-48-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near coffee station.

22-16-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the kitchen area next to the oven - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Observed hole in the kitchen area next to the oven **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooler. **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon.

How does Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon 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 Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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