Aba

9700 Collins Ave Unit 101, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Aba has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Bal Harbour restaurants, the typical score is 77; Aba is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside of walk in number 2 soiled with accumulation of dust debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers near dish area.

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine chute soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between equipment. Chef removed knife from equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers and pots not inverted near 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted containers and pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting at shelf near 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Employee was able to dry the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf at 3 compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee replaced bucket and is now Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over whole and sliced potatoes. Chef put items in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing backflow preventer at mop sink splitter.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on paper towels at hand wash sink inside of employee restroom. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleans bowls and pots not inverted near 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted bowls and pans. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation table near dish wash area. Employee removed beverage container from table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls wet nesting at storage rack near 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at dish wash area and 3 compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid stored at speed rack new dish wash area and cook line.

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at bread station soiled with old food debris. Observed fans in both walk in coolers soiled with accumulated dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at prep station near dish wash area. Chef removed sanitizer bucket from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Oct 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aba last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aba on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aba?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aba.

How does Aba compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?

Aba most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bal Harbour average of 77.

Has Aba's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aba have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aba means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Aba inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aba is inspected around two times per year on average.

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