Fairfield Inn and Suites Florida City
60 SW 352 St, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336764
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed establishment utilizes Quaternary sanitizer and no Quaternary chemical test kit.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink used to store plastic container. Employee removed container.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towel at handwash sink.
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed cans of gravy stored directly on floor under the handwash sink.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee personal open Gatorade drink stored at reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Employee removed drink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed yellow wiping cloths in the kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed cans of gravy stored under handwash sink exposed to splash. Also observed ketchup, salsa verde, mild chunky salsa stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed cases of foam bowls stored directly on floor across mop sink. Also a case of foam plates stored directly on floor across mop sink.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal bags stored on top of single service royal cup box.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.