Beach House Bar and Grill

15901 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Beach House Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

By comparison, the average Sunny Isles Beach facility scores 74, putting Beach House Bar and Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to utensils being stored inside. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense lentils.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Observed Exterior of white chest reach in freezer in disrepair with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Observed various cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer. Advised chef animal foods must be properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior of reach in freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on food cart in kitchen area. Chef moved to walk in cooler.
06-01-5
64
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager Ari ed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. She printed and instructed all employees on duty to sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in prep area. Person in charge move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining pans of cut vegetables. Located in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a vacuum breaker for hose connected to nozzle at hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw sea bass bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Light shield in warewash area damaged.
38-01-4
55
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed vacuum breaker to connect hose on hand washing sink nozzle. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container being stored in hand washing sink in ware wash area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed exterior of reach in freezer door in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Observed various foods stored in reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of pizza boxes being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose bib attached to hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4+ employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods stored in reach in cooler uncovered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
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. Chef removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's being stored on floor under prep table in kitchen area and bar cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of white chest freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
58
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of cooked rotini. Located in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original certificates provided for employee training, all employee provided proof of training from cell phones.
53B-09-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink. Located in coffee station. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back flow preventer installed on hand washing sink for water hose usage. Advise person in charge that back flow preventer must be removed and that hand washing sink is only only to be used for the purpose of hand washing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed chef use a cup with no handle to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw beef being stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
41
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pan of greens. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags. Located in walk in freezer. Manager instructed employee to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Observed top of oven soiled with accumulated buildup. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Located in reach in freezer. Manager instructed employee to cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beach House Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beach House Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beach House Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beach House Bar and Grill.

How does Beach House Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Beach House Bar and Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Beach House Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beach House Bar and Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Beach House Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Beach House Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beach House Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.