La Quinta Miami Airport East

3501 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33142

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Quinta Miami Airport East, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee certificate for Tomasas Puerta. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for employees in restroom on lobby floor. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in lobby area. Employee cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

36-10-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink in room 3C. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink in room 3C. **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink in room 3C.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer in room 3c.

14-69-4

Feb 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over bread

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved butter to reach in freezer for rapid chill

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

14-11-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in kitchen area

36-27-5

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 11, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

05-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Miami Airport East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Miami Airport East on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Miami Airport East?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Miami Airport East.

How does La Quinta Miami Airport East compare to other restaurants in Miami?

La Quinta Miami Airport East most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has La Quinta Miami Airport East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Miami Airport East have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Quinta Miami Airport East means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Quinta Miami Airport East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Miami Airport East is inspected around three times per year on average.

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