Harissa
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
64
Score
Public records show five inspections at Harissa stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited five times.
Harissa's latest score of 64 falls below the Aventura average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed establishment open Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewash not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Lights in food storage/ warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Observed Cleaned and sanitized pans stored on floor next to ice machine.
24-07-4
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pots stored in hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
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May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
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Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various vegetables in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but menu does not identify that item is raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and baking soda removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
50-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harissa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harissa on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harissa?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harissa.
How does Harissa compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Harissa most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Harissa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Harissa have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Harissa 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 Harissa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harissa is inspected around two times per year on average.
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