Quality Inn Miami Airport

3959 NW 79 Ave, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333367

C
Grade C
Safety score 72 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Intermediate · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 21 routine inspection
    2 intermediate, 1 basic (1 repeat)
    -8
  • Complaint after follow-up on Oct 22
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score72

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

3 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 22, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      At the time of the inspection no food manager certificate for Juan Quiñones.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 21, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    3 violations found:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Observed no food manager for Juan Quiñones.

      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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed bottom of reach in freezer heavily rusted at kitchen storage area.

      Repeat violation

    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

Manager certification and employee training3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2