Bal Harbour, Miami-Dade County

POOL BAR, ROOM SERVICE & RESTAURANT

9703 COLLINS AVE, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Bal Harbour
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 25, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24396831

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties over cooked salmon inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Chef placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24396830

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 17 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not completely removed from original packaging.

31A-11-4

Detail 24396834

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand wash sink in kitchen near walk in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 24396835

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 17 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not completely removed from original packaging.

36-22-4

Detail 24396829

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in coolers.

10-08-5

Detail 24396833

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle at bar in contact with ice. Chef removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24396832

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24181586

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat hot dogs in speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24181583

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24181587

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar.

10-20-4

Detail 24181588

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24181585

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under yellow cutting board on prep table. Chef removed towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24181589

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing sign. Chef provided sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24181584

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 23637123

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in cooler.

31A-10-4

Detail 23637126

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink at prep station.

08B-38-4

Detail 23637124

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jar of pickles stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed jar on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23637125

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with dust debris in walk in coolers.

Nov 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23339882

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in number 2.

29-34-4

Detail 23339881

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at dish station missing backflow preventer.

31B-03-4

Detail 23339883

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at outside bar area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23339878

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop handle from ice bin. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23339880

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23339879

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in standing water of 112 F at cook line. Employee placed items on flat top stove to heat water. Corrective Action Taken

38-07-4

Detail 23339877

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above sautée station missing light shield.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22582984

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 22494407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); cheese (46 F - Cold Holding); lettuce (64 F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, across from cookline due to double panning of food containers, less than 4 hours. Chef added ice to pans to submerge containers to properly maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22494403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potatoes (129 F - Hot Holding) located at employee buffet line and ribs (103F - Hot Holding) located inside hotbox used to store food served to employees, less than 4 hours. Advised to chef to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22494405

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on hose located in dish machine area.

01C-03-4

Detail 22494411

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02B-01-5

Detail 22494408

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some sushi containing raw product not identified on menu.

31B-02-4

Detail 22494401

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels located at hand wash sink at the bar.

11-26-1

Detail 22494410

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Chef was provided with the employee food reporting agreement to print. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 22494412

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not properly secured located near beverage station.

24-05-4

Detail 22494404

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates not inverted at employee buffet line. Chef was informed and inverted plates. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22494406

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license printed from October 1, 2023. Manager printed and posted new license. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22494409

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer next to soda machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 22494402

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign near cold room. Chef was able to provide a new sign. Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 22494413

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment using a reduced oxygen method for various cooked and raw food items, production time not labeled on packaging, observed inside walk in cooler.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 21650703

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20936311

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, sauté station, as per operator held for one hour. Operator mved to ice bath to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 20936309

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form and completed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20936310

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler.

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-56-4

Detail 20501281

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed rinse temperature 104°F.

24-05-4

Detail 20501282

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf in kitchen area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20501280

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in cold station area.

14-69-4

Detail 20501284

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice cream reach in freezer

10-07-4

Detail 20501283

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area. Operator moved to stove to heat up. Corrective Action Taken