PORTERHOUSE BAR AND GRILL
17004 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
AUG 24
APR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Observed establishment open at time of inspection and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as 10/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed establishment open at time of inspection and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as 10/1/25.
Accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin advised manager and he cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense various seasonings.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container cracked or broken.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with black buildup.
Observed cases of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked octopus in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Observed bottom shelf on prep table rusted.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager advised that he order certificates and is waiting for them to be delivered.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to print and post.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Food storage container cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of drinks stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to chef.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers stored on floor in hallway.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach.
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Located in warewash area.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority5 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 chicken being stored over raw prime rib. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush and pipe being stored in hand washing sink. Located in warewash area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 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 chicken being stored over raw prime rib. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush and pipe being stored in hand washing sink. Located in warewash area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in reach of customers. Manager removed.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bookbag being stored on prep shelf next to food items.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in reach of customer.
Water draining onto floor surface from walk in cooler ceiling.
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.