Hillstone Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
55
Score
Public records show six inspections at Hillstone Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Bal Harbour average 77, so Hillstone Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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/ Observed more than 4 employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed no proof of training for kitchen staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near entrance of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed boiled eggs, sushi rice, whole cooked chicken utilized under time as a public health control with no written procedures. Form was provided via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cabbage, raw chicken and raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf. **Warning**
16-46-4
55
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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 at inside expo touching ready to eat food with bare hands. **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on shelf near dish machine.
16-46-4
78
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 at expo station at cook line touching ready to eat food with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee at cook line expo station clean hand with towel and proceed to touch ready to eat food.
12A-18-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at expo station on cook line wipe hands on apron and proceed to touch ready to eat food.
12A-28-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers at shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables and chicken stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
58
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna tartare stored over cooked crab meat inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control with no written procedures. Operator was provided forms via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
14-09-4
67
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining pans of seafood and vegetables. Located in sushi station.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water off at hand washing sink near kitchen entrance due to dead battery. As per manager establishment is awaiting delivery. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in walk in cooler blocked by scale.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled under preparation table
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Advised employee he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hillstone Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hillstone Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hillstone Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hillstone Restaurant.
How does Hillstone Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Hillstone Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Hillstone Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hillstone Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hillstone Restaurant 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 Hillstone Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hillstone Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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