BALLERINA
10201 COLLINS AVE, Bal Harbour FL 33154 · 786-414-2910
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above salad station soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with deep cuts.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at entrance of cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white freezer in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection 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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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near grill station.
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.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of single door freezer at bar and chest freezer.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Manager restocked the station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets when prepping food.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair reach in cooler used for water by the bar station.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil inside plastic containers stored on the floor.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting water. Employee removed then.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quart test kit ( 2019).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside the hand sink at the bar station area. Person in charge discarded it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Station was restocked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink bar station.
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.