Homestead, Miami-Dade County

HILTON GARDEN INN HOMESTEAD

2601 NE 9TH COURT, Homestead, FL 33033

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Sep 5, 2024
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-35-5

Detail 23121699

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

41-17-4

Detail 23121696

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23121698

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar,salt and flour bags at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23121700

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on preparation table at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23121697

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer at kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 23121701

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 22693267

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinara sauce container, in reach in cooler. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22693268

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22693269

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22693270

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food cases stored on walk in freezer floor.

16-46-4

Detail 22693271

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers inside reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22693272

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line, also at coffee station.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22221956

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. Provided form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22221955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 22221953

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes container not date marked.

10-14-5

Detail 22221957

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22221954

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper cups case stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21801568

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over bread at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the shells eggs to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 21801569

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at preparation area. Operator removed the ice bucket and moved it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 21801570

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21801571

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung the mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21330417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cream cheese inside the walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 21330411

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (51F - Cold Holding) stored at the buffet line as per operator less than 30 minutes.

31B-02-4

Detail 21330413

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21330414

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 21330416

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light bulb in disrepair in the kitchen area.

25-05-4

Detail 21330412

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box with single service cups stored on the dry storage floor, operator placed single service items on top of table. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21330415

Basic - Water leaking from pipe in the bar area at the soda gun machine.

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20891889

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-25: Observed soiled can opener blade Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 20746789

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6lb can of Hunts tomato sauce dented on the side. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20746781

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 20746790

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided by email sign of Big Six foodbourne illnesses. Big six foodbourne illnesses sign was printed and hung. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20746787

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20746783

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20746785

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20746782

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 20746780

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge not able to answer question on hoe to calibrate a probe thermometer. Coached person in charge on how to check probe thermometer for proper calibration. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20746784

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20746778

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled top of dishwasher. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20746779

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 20746792

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign was emailed to be posted. Choking sign was printed and hung up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20746791

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20746786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket at each in cooler at prep table cooler across from stove/grill. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20746788

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 12

03A-03-5

Detail 20327662

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed tray of eggs at room temperature. Eggs were taken out for order and placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 20327663

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager not able to answer questions on Big 6 foodborne illnesses. Handout was provided by email.

31A-09-4

Detail 20327666

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket in hand wash sink. Bucket was removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20327669

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump glass into hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20327670

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee bathroom .

31B-03-4

Detail 20327664

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by juice machine.

08B-15-4

Detail 20327672

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line not wrapped. Apples were cleaned and wrapped. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20327671

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses over prep table. Glasses were removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20327661

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of eggs on walk in cooler floor.

21-04-4

Detail 20327668

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board. Towel was removed. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20327667

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was emailed to manager.

22-16-4

Detail 20327665

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled gasket on reach in freezer.