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HARBOUR GRILL

9415 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 3059567727

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2326842
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findings
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 4 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not removed from packaging before thawing.
High priority/03G-04-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 4 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not removed from packaging before thawing.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish machine area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks at both cook lines with no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom door is not self-closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in prep sushi area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above ice machine showing water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above sushi prep area soiled with grease and old food debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employee restroom missing cover.
Basic/32-12-6
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hot water handle.
Basic/29-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee restroom.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between hand wash sink and wall at sushi prep area.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck of clean containers on shelf at cook line.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Observed old labels stuck of clean containers on shelf at cook line. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Oct 30, 2025 · Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. Time Extended
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 3 packs of Salmon packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method not removed from original packaging before thawing.
High priority/03G-04-5
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 3 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label.
High priority/03G-05-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cut lettuce and container of rice inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of single door cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with food debris and a catch screen. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels an hand wash sink in dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at dish machine area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf at cook line not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach caught between ceiling tile above ice machine. Observed 1 dead roach on ground under bar station.
Basic/35A-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at dish machine area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck of clean containers on shelf at cook line.
Basic/16-46-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed produce inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed A/C draining line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen near sushi area. Employee removed hose from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents at dish machine area soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots in kitchen not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler near reach in freezer soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Employee closed lids.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside of walk in freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed drain line.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and cleaning utensils stored inside of hand wash sink in dish area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop rice at prep table.
Basic/14-01-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice machine in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at dish area and front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in prep room near walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot or cold water from hand wash sink in dish area.
Basic/29-08-4
Jun 17, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside of hand wash sink near dish machine. Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on the floor inside walk in freezer. Employee placed bread off of the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Manager removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sign at women's restroom and at hand wash sink near dish machine.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed beef ROOP no labeled, as per operator 48/hrs holding time.
Intermediate/03G-09-5
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef held for more than 24/hrs inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food denude cooking equipments,
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases with French Fries on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dishwasher room
Basic/36-24-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled
Basic/36-68-5

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.