BAL HARBOUR TOWER RESTAURANT
9999 COLLINS AVE, Bal Harbour FL 33154 · 305-864-9999
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. Operator was provided form. Operator printed form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025036085 | Feb 18, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and 1 packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine area. Employee provided paper towels.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is doing reduced oxygen packaging for poultry, raw beef and fish with no HACCP plan submitted.
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 4 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and 1 packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Feb 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ham on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both white reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler under pantry station soiled.
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over hot dogs on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed raw tuna in correct storage order.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 5 commercially packaged tuna not removed from original packaging. Employee removed commercially packaged tuna from original packaging.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lamb and raw chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cook line.
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Observed no written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. Operator was provided form. Operator printed form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled near cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles stored in hand wash sink inside the bar area.
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. Observed missing food employee reporting agreements. As per operator, temp employees are hired at an establishment. Operator was provided form.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is utilizing reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef products with no approved HACCP Plan. Operator was provided Special Process Waiver Form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen with mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall near dish machine.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.Chef told Dishwasher to clean it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put inside the sanitizer solution bucket
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.