Colony Club
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Colony Club has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink next to prep sink not accessible” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Colony Club's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink next to prep sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic containers stored inside and access blocked by reach in cooler. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area as a dump sink. Advised that sink con not be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering beef carpaccio, raw hamachi and raw tuna. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw fish and raw meat without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised chef that establishment will need to apply for a HACCP plan according to law before continuing to engage in activity. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
58
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink next 3 compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside. Advised chef and he removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in waiter station. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw fish and raw meat without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised chef that establishment will need to apply for a HACCP plan according to law before continuing to engage in activity. Forwarded application to operator. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed Cloth used as a food-contact surface lining various pans of foods throughout kitchen. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Observed hand washing sink in waiter station in disrepair. Advised chef that all handwashing sinks must be maintained in good repair. Per manager a work order was created and he is currently awaiting maintenance to replace. **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting lemons intended for immediate customer consumption with barehands. Advised manager and he instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning knife in handwashing sink. Chef coached employee. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean metal bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef instructed employee to invert. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan of food on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to chef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen equipment and wiping cloths being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use a cup with no handle to dispense cooked white rice. Chef coach employee and instructed him to use a spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed container of squeeze bottles being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge on dishwasher machine in disrepair. As per chef maintenance is awaiting a part. Dishes are being washed and sanitized in 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-38-5
90
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of seasonings being stored on top of hand washing sink in prep area, blocking access.
31A-09-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering seared tuna, smoked salmon, poached eggs, salmon tartare and Caesar dressing with raw eggs but menu does not identify that these items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/ freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of pizza boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located on floor next to stove.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Chef added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan of seasonings being stored in hand washing sink in prep area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of grill.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 77°F and located on prep table next to stove.
10-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colony Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colony Club on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colony Club?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink next to prep sink not accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Colony Club.
How does Colony Club compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Colony Club most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Colony Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colony Club have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colony Club 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 Colony Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colony Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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