SOLE MIAMI / BALEEN KITCHEN
17315 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 · (786) 374-2211
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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Observed fresh garlic and oil mix held at 71F - Cold Holding. Fresh garlic and oil mix was located on prep table in pizza station. Advised that for cold holding food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager moved to near by reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020011755 | Jan 6, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cream in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed.
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Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in bar area. Chef discarded water.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed fresh garlic and oil mix held at 71F - Cold Holding. Fresh garlic and oil mix was located on prep table in pizza station. Advised that for cold holding food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager moved to near by reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest reach in freezer located in bar gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to stove with temperature of 84°F.
Observed Cardboard used to line a plastic container of whole vegetables/ fruit and bread.
Observed Water draining onto floor surface for refrigeration unit in walk in cooler. No food stored in location.
Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
Observed ice bucket cracked and broken.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed raw salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Chef advised that fish was vacuumed packaged this morning about 30 mins before inspection. Also stated that fish is held for less than 48 hours for quality and inventory purposes. Chef instructed employee to remove fish from packaging.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored directly over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored on bar counter at 58F - Cold Holding. As per Chef butter had only been out for about 1 hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
Observed establishment offering poached eggs. raw salmon and raw tuna. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area and kitchen area. Chef added.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of cooked chicken. Located in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed.
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.