Bal Harbour, Miami-Dade County

BALLERINA

10201 COLLINS AVE, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
May 6, 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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-04-5

Detail 24559616

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in double door reach in cooler. Chef removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24559617

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31A-11-4

Detail 24559615

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 24077620

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-59-1

Detail 24077615

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

36-34-5

Detail 24077614

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above salad station soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 24077617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with deep cuts.

08B-38-4

Detail 24077619

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at entrance of cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24077616

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white freezer in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 24077618

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

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23552549

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoons stored inside of hand wash sink near salad station. Employee removed spoons from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23552550

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near grill station. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23552546

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 109 F. Employee emptied out container with water. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23552548

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at grill station. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23552547

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23355184

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

14-69-4

Detail 23355183

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of single door freezer at bar and chest freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23355182

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed issuing hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-62-1

Detail 22880535

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check high temp dishwasher temperature.

31B-02-4

Detail 22880536

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Manager restocked the station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 22880534

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets when prepping food .

14-11-5

Detail 22880533

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair reach in cooler used for water by the bar station.

08B-38-4

Detail 22880538

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil inside plastic containers stored on the floor.

10-07-4

Detail 22880540

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature 79 F ). Employee discarded the water . Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22880537

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting water . Employee removed then . Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22880539

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22587616

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cut lettuce. Chef inverted the storage order in the reach in cooler . Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22587620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 45 F ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs). Employee decided to use time control 4 hrs . Guidelines and procedure were provided. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22587619

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quart test kit ( 2019) .

31A-11-4

Detail 22587618

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside the hand sink at the bar station area . Person in charge discarded it . Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22587617

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Station was restocked. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22587615

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink bar station.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21747030

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21747031

Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on cooler located next to panini press.

23-03-4

Detail 21747028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( reach in cooler located next to panini press.

02D-01-5

Detail 21747029

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic containers with seasoning without labels. Employee labeled the containers with salt and sugar. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-17-6

Detail 20795910

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over salmon in the same container, walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20795901

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning utensils and container stored in hand washing sink, bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20795909

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20795899

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed new hired employees, less than one week.

06-09-1

Detail 20795898

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 tuna in reach in cooler drawer under stove. Operator removed packages. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20795902

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting board on preparation table, kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 20795903

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor corner by dishwashing machine. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 20795897

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open beverage bottles on the front area of hand washing sink, bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20795904

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers on walk in cooler floor.

10-20-4

Detail 20795900

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on kitchen handles around the cooking line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20795906

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooking line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20795907

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign in bar hand washing sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20795905

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled dishwashing machine surface. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20795908

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed at room temperature by salad station. Operator moved to three compartment sink and put under running water. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20544181

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken breast over salmon in reach in cooler, cooking line. Operator moved chicken to bottom drawer. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20544184

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Reviewed wit operator health policy and provided Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses poster. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 20544183

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed blender glass beside hand washing sink, bar area.

14-69-4

Detail 20544180

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

10-20-4

Detail 20544185

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on handles around cooking line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20544182

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and reach in freezer for ice cream, bar area.