CHINA GRILL
9700 COLLINS AVE #135, Bal Harbour FL 33154 · 305-407-9700
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers at shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station near ice machines and at coffee station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf near dish machine area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at coffee station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in produce walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler with rust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cook line not stored in sanitizer solution.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots near dish machine area not inverted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in protein walk in cooler soiled.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed spatula from hand wash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cellular phone stored on top of prep table in pastry/bakery area. Manager removed cellular phone off of prep table
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dish area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop handle from ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at raw bar in water of 72 F. Employee removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside kitchen is soiled with old food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from sink near walk in cooler number 1.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by triple sink, Items stored inside. Advised chef, he corrected it
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. Form was provided to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, and hand sink at the coffee station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the shelves at coffee station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with lobster shells on the floor inside walk in freezer. Advised chef, he corrected it
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauges inaccurate.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven by cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket At coffee station and bar area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on the wall by dishwasher machine.
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.