How many health inspections has ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON had?

ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON ever been shut down?

Yes, ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON?

The most frequently cited violations at ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON

3525 NW 25 ST, Miami, FL 33142

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PALM ELEMENT MIAMI, LTD · License: SEA2333491

ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON in Miami, FL has 21 inspections on record with 127 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

127Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 6, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 10, 2019	Flies	08:48:00

Inspection History (21)

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 14, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 19 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Nov 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON had?: ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON ever been shut down?: Yes, ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON?: The most frequently cited violations at ELEMENT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- THE SALON are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.

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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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