Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay

10821 Caribbean Blvd, Miami, FL 33189
American
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed pastries and cookies stored in the dining area not covered.
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the employee bathroom. Manager placed the sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler observed yogurt (56F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee placed yogurt in the freezer for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For the reach in coolers located in the storage area.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIC located in the preparation area has soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the stainless steel reach in cooler located at storage area observed yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager transferred food to the cooler next to it for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the cream colored reach in cooler located at storage area observed ice cream for employees with food served to the public not identified or segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In unit located at storage area
05-09-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay.

How does Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay 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 Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Laquinta Inn and Suites Miami Cutler Bay is inspected roughly once per year on average.