Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar

18001 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

“Observed establishment offering poached eggs” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Sunny Isles Beach restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Observed self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection for food. Advised manager that establishment needs to install sneezeguards to protect food from contamination. **Repeat Violation**

08B-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation**

08B-01-4

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering poached eggs and raw salmon. However menu does not identify that items are/ contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in warewash and dry storage area.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Walk in cooler Floor in disrepair.

36-17-5

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

08B-01-4

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon. However menu does not identify that items are/ contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in cooler in waiter station.

14-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in buffet area.

10-07-4

Basic - Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fruit and various seasonings.

14-01-5

Mar 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored directly over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.

03G-05-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Chef added. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw salmon. However menu does not identify that items are/ contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Observed dry storage shelves containing food with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “observed establishment offering poached eggs” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar.

How does Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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