How many health inspections has SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES had?

SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES ever been shut down?

No, SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES?

The most frequently cited violations at SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES

15700 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HANUMAN MIAMI INC · License: SEA2322649

SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES in Miami Lakes, FL has 25 inspections on record with 122 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

122Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 6, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Oct 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 12, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

May 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

How Does This Facility Compare?

SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES had?: SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES ever been shut down?: No, SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES?: The most frequently cited violations at SONESTA SELECT MIAMI LAKES are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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