POOL BAR, ROOM SERVICE & RESTAURANT
9703 COLLINS AVE, Bal Harbour FL 33154
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger patties over cooked salmon inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Chef placed items in correct storage order.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 17 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not completely removed from original packaging.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand wash sink in kitchen near walk in cooler.
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 17 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed and not completely removed from original packaging.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in coolers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle at bar in contact with ice. Chef removed ice scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat hot dogs in speed rack in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under yellow cutting board on prep table. Chef removed towel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler missing sign. Chef provided sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in cooler.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into hand wash sink at prep station.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jar of pickles stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed jar on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with dust debris in walk in coolers.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon inside of walk in number 2.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at dish station missing backflow preventer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at outside bar area. Employee provided soap.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop handle from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils in standing water of 112 F at cook line. Employee placed items on flat top stove to heat water.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above sautée station missing light shield.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); cheese (46 F - Cold Holding); lettuce (64 F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, across from cookline due to double panning of food containers, less than 4 hours. Chef added ice to pans to submerge containers to properly maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potatoes (129 F - Hot Holding) located at employee buffet line and ribs (103F - Hot Holding) located inside hotbox used to store food served to employees, less than 4 hours. Advised to chef to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on hose located in dish machine area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed some sushi containing raw product not identified on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels located at hand wash sink at the bar.
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. Chef was provided with the employee food reporting agreement to print.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not properly secured located near beverage station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed serving plates not inverted at employee buffet line. Chef was informed and inverted plates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license printed from October 1, 2023. Manager printed and posted new license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer next to soda machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign near cold room. Chef was able to provide a new sign.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment using a reduced oxygen method for various cooked and raw food items, production time not labeled on packaging, observed inside walk in cooler.
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.