La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980

8730 Nw 27 St, Miami, FL 33172

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair blocking access to kitchen handwashing sink, staff removed the chair. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink, staff provided new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates and utensils stored on the kitchen floor, staff moved boxes to storage unit rack. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout AC vents/returns soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

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 over preparation area in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) at kitchen table as per kitchen staff for less than three hours, staff moved potatoes to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. cooked potatoes (2nd Temp) (45°F Cooling)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed boiled eggs (85F - Hot Holding) at kitchen table as per staff for less than three hours, staff moved eggs to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. commercially processed boiled eggs ( 2nd Temp) (65F - Cooling). **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not towels at bathroom use by food handling employees. Staff provided a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled ceiling tiles/ac vents and ac returns inside kitchen preparation area.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned/sanitized cleaning utensils not stored handle firs at kitchen line. Staff inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on the floor at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing equipment/utensils without sanitizing. Discussed with operator to setup third compartment with quaternary sanitizer.

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual cream cheese (63 F - Cold Holding); individual butter (63 F - Cold Holding). Items were taken out from breakfast buffet, less than 4 hours. Manager was informed and put items in reach in freezer for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by push cart and cardboard boxes near back entrance.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips provided at the time of inspection.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near back door. Employee refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Operator provided a drain rack at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of plastic plates and paper cups stored on the floor located next to kitchen entrance.

25-05-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leak from ceiling in kitchen area

29-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and spoons not inverted. Manager inverted silverware **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged due to water leak

36-32-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980.

How does La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West #980 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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