POOL KITCHEN
9101 COLLINS AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305-381-3333
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over case of cantaloupes in walk in cooler. Chef placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment is utilizing sushi rice under time as a public health control with no written form. Form was provided via email.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is utilizing reduced oxygen packaging for fish, meat and poultry with no approved HACCP plan.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines soiled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor at entrance of kitchen. Chef placed bucket on shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Chef placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 in storage room not inverted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table. Chef removed wiping cloth.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection 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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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls and metal containers wet nesting on shelf near 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board at raw station in kitchen. Employee removed towel.
Nov 21, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Jan 11, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef corrected it.
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.