Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and 1 packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near dish machine area. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 doing reduced oxygen packaging for poultry, raw beef and fish with no HACCP plan submitted.
03G-50-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and 1 packaged tuna completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
23-03-4
61
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in employee restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per supervisor Adonis De La Cruz, 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over hot dogs on speed rack inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed raw tuna in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 commercially packaged tuna not removed from original packaging. Employee removed commercially packaged tuna from original packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lamb and raw chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - 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. Observed no written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea. Operator was provided form. Operator printed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled near cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles stored in hand wash sink inside the bar area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed missing food employee reporting agreements. As per operator, temp employees are hired at an establishment. Operator was provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 raw beef products with no approved HACCP Plan. Operator was provided Special Process Waiver Form. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled in kitchen area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall near dish machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.Chef told Dishwasher to clean it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put inside the sanitizer solution bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant.
How does Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant 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 Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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