CAFE BELLINI
10225 COLLINS AVENUE, Bal Harbour FL 33154 · 305.866.2229
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw bacon stored over unwashed produce inside of double door reach in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked tomato sauce in reach in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled pot stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has no chlorine test kit for dish wash machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef provided paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled ladle stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef removed ladle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Chef provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. Observed chef cleaned microwave at the time of the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 79 F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation missing hair restraint.
Jan 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees operating engaged in food preparation with no proof of any training.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority11 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed establishment has fresh salmon cooked to the customers choice with no proof of pellet fed letter.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over cooked bolognese.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juicing machine at front counter soiled with old food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes chlorine and quaternary sanitizer. Observed missing test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels near hand wash sink in kitchen and front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment does not have probe thermometer. Employee provided new thermometer during the time of the inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees operating engaged in food preparation with no proof of any training.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eat alls prepared onsite with no date marking. As per chef, more than 24 hours.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen reaching 81 F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in storage room not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls stored in kitchen wet nesting.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease buildup around grease receptacle in back of establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. Employee removed tongs from handle.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near juicing machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen.
May 17, 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kits for chlorine and quart sanitizer using in the establishment.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean plates and food containers stored by the hand sink and the front. No splash guard present.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in plastic container. Employee labeled.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit to check chlorine and quart sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License was printed and posted.
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.