Element Miami International Airport- the Salon

3525 NW 25 St, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333491

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Intermediate · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    1 intermediate, 5 basic
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitJul 29, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Basic5

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed interior of small oven near walk in cooler soiled.

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed wall behind microwaves soiled with grease.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed ceiling tiles above oven soiled with grease.

    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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1