Sonesta Select Miami Lakes
15700 NW 77 Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 · Permanent Food Service · License 2322649
What drove the grade
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection2 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
License expired 10/01/26
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed quaternary test kit expired on 02/15/26
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener blade soiled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jorge de la Concha.
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler soiled.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed shelf under prep table soiled, observed underneath flat grill soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment.
Under cabinets, observed glass cabinets with heavy soiled next.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Observed reach in storage area with unused equipments.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents with mold-like substance.
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler.
For reporting purposes only. FL 134455 no certification provided FL 124009 expiration date 08/12/2023
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.