Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes
Last inspected:
15700 Nw 77 Ct, Miami Lakes, FL 33016Sonesta Select Miami Lakes has accumulated 126 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The hotel has not been shut down but faces ongoing compliance issues, with five fire safety violations centered on expired boiler certificates dating back to August 2023. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings and administrative complaints, including two consecutive callback inspections in January 2025 with administrative complaints recommended. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, outer openings protection, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023032363 | $200.00 | Jan 26, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed boiler certificate FL 134455 expired 8/12/2023, FL 124009 expired 8/12/2023. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed boiler certificate FL 134455 expired 8/12/2023, FL 124009 expired 8/12/2023.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes last inspected?
- Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes had?
- Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes find?
- Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes ever been shut down?
- No, Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes been fined?
- Sonesta Select Miami Lakes in Miami Lakes has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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