La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami
Last inspected:
3501 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33142Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
La Quinta Miami Airport East, a 49-seat hotel food service establishment in Miami-Dade County, recorded 18 inspections and 48 violations between 2016 and August 2025, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (February 2023), improper hand washing (February 2023), food contact surface contamination (appearing in multiple inspections including February 2023 and November 2023), and chemical storage violations (August 2025). Fire safety violations were cited in three inspections: the facility lacked current insurance inspector boiler reports or boiler certificates in February 2025, June 2025, and August 2025. The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025 found 6 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
2.7
violations / inspection
2.7 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
La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 135426 EXP: 7-1-24. Operator is just waiting on certificate. **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 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired certificate for boiler. Observed 135426 7/1/2024 & 135427 7/1/24. EXPIRED. As per operator, they have an inspection set for the ending of this month. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-05: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired certificate for boiler. Observed 135426 7/1/2024 & 135427 7/1/24. EXPIRED. **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.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed expired certificate for boiler. Observed 135426 7/1/2024 & 135427 7/1/24. EXPIRED. As per operator, they have an inspection set for the ending of this month. **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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Observed FL135426 expired on 07-01-24.
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 · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current/expired insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certification for both boiler's 135426 & 135427 expired on 8/22/2020
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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 · 48-02-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure or 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.
La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami last inspected?
- La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food storage, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami had?
- La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami find?
- La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami was most recently inspected on August 26, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V48 (Food storage) mean?
- Violation 48 (Food storage) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/48.
- Has La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Quinta Miami Airport East in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Quinta Inn & Suites #4040 (2020-2020).
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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).
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