Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms stretching back to 2022. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at dishwasher station area.
12A-13-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep and eating at secondary cook line
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored at prep table by prep sink area , staff removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at one of the units at kitchen.
14-33-4
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46 - Cold Holding), as per label from Wednesday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (46 -Cold Holding), as per label from Wednesday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. ed tray with oysters and not tag inside walk-in in cooler 2, chef provided tag for the oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip top unit kitchen line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by office entrance, staff provided a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed tuna steak not removed from ROP packaging as labeled by manufacturer.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at several preparation tables and some of auxiliary as well.
14-09-4
50
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored at ambient temperature at kitchen line, as per chef for less than 30 minutes, chef relocated eggs to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags not marked with last use date.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef filed tags in chronological order. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some soiled AC vents/returns at kitchen preparation area and ware washing.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach-in cooler soiled at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach-in cooler unit next to handwashing sink by cook line.
14-33-4
58
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at walk in cooler entrance. Staff removed the can opener and cleaned/sanitized it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black substance like mold inside both ice machine/bins located the the kitchen entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all throughout kitchen ovens, reach in cooler and drawer reach in coolers at kitchen cook line and preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned plate covers stored not inverted at hot holding unit at kitchen preparation area. Chef inverted the plate covers. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed tuna thawing inside commercially packed ROP labeled indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use at walk in cooling, product still frozen. Chef removed tuna from the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed untying board at cook line and at preparation table across from reach freezer with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation and drippings at both hoods at cooking line.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at kitchen line. Chef removed tongs from the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu ceviche and tuna tartare not identified with asterisk on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at all water filter devices at large ice machines and beverage area ice machines.
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at beverage prep station outside of kitchen.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooking equipment with grease buildup. Observed at walk in coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer located next to dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave located at rear of kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at all kitchen hoods.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at buffet area hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black build up and food debris build up. Employees began cleaning gaskets during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers and low boy coolers soiled with food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-17-4
52
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, lasts date served not written on tags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Observed oyster tags but discussed with Chef to mark tags with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved blue cutting board on prep station near kitchen office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F in prep sink near kitchen office door. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed a pan of marinated raw beef over a box of green beans and smoked salmon above tortillas inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (48 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48 F - Cold Holding) all located in reach in cooler across from cookline, less than 4 hours. GM directed Chef to removed food items from cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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. As per operator forms we're printed and handed out to employees but have not yet been signed. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in dispenser at hand wash sink near hotbox. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink near salad station not working, no hot water observed, unable to take a temperature. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, lasts date served not written on tags. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days due to last date served not written on tags. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw meat and potatoes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer located in reach in cooler across from grill. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash only sign at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all hotboxes soiled beneath and gaskets soiled in reach in cooler doors near kitchen office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning located near walk in cooler at pantry area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers and plates not inverted above cook line. **Warning**
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. Observed raw salmon, snapper and mahi mahi thawed and still in sealed reduced oxygen packaging located in reach in cooler drawers under cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved blue cutting board on prep station near kitchen office. **Warning**
14-09-4
20
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also, observed soiled slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured at coffee station by soda machine. Operator secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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. Observed inside reach in cooler under stove. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted beneath prep table, plates not inverted on storage rack next to walk in coolers
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves beneath prep table soiled, observed soiled container exteriors beneath prep table
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan covers in produce walk in cooler
36-50-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms.
How does Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms 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 Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ihc Ballroom & Meeting Rooms is inspected around two times per year on average.
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