Ballerina
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Ballerina has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Bal Harbour restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dish machine reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
16-59-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with deep cuts.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at entrance of cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above salad station soiled.
36-34-5
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Manager restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing device to check high temp dishwasher temperature.
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair reach in cooler used for water by the bar station.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil inside plastic containers stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water ( water temperature 79 F ). Employee discarded the water . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth towel under cutting water . Employee removed then . **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets when prepping food .
13-07-4
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cut lettuce. Chef inverted the storage order in the reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 45 F ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs). Employee decided to use time control 4 hrs . Guidelines and procedure were provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quart test kit ( 2019) .
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside the hand sink at the bar station area . Person in charge discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the bar station. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink bar station.
31B-04-4
52
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on cooler located next to panini press.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( reach in cooler located next to panini press.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic containers with seasoning without labels. Employee labeled the containers with salt and sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ballerina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ballerina on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ballerina?
Across the inspection record, “expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ballerina.
How does Ballerina compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Ballerina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Ballerina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ballerina have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ballerina 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 Ballerina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ballerina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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