Homewood Suites Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
5500 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL 33126 · Permanent Food Service · License 2328309
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 2 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 4 basic-16
- Extension granted on Oct 21, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, by the oven.
- 1st follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, by the oven.
More time given
- First visitSep 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic glasses in plastic containers with pecan, coconut flakes, and almond. During the inspection employee removed it.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, by the oven.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.