Ballerina Prep Area

10201 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Ballerina Prep Area appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bal Harbour restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.

22-16-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon above pannacotta inside walk in cooler. Employee reorganized the food items storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 empty employee beverages inside the hand sink. Employee moved them . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test strips to check sanitizer concentration. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed glove on without washing his hands to handle food . Employee washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside standing water in the 3 compartment sink . Employee opened the cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ballerina Prep Area last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ballerina Prep Area on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ballerina Prep Area?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ballerina Prep Area.

How does Ballerina Prep Area compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?

Ballerina Prep Area most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bal Harbour average of 77.

Has Ballerina Prep Area's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ballerina Prep Area have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ballerina Prep Area 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 Ballerina Prep Area inspected?

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

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