Ird-Harry Soffer Room

19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Ird-Harry Soffer Room has been inspected seven times since 2022. Ird-Harry Soffer Room was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Aventura restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Observed Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

08B-01-4

Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink in bar area not easily accessible for employee due to bar counter and POS system blocking.

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Observed caulking behind 3 compartment sink soiled with black buildup.

36-27-5

Basic - Observed various Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in front of stove.

36-17-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing located in kitchen area.

36-36-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Advised manager and he instructed employee to remove from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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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.

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Chef called maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Chef instructed employee to remove. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chef called maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-49-6

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chef reported engineering. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-36-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw shrimp being stored above sliced cheese. Located in reach in cooler under grill. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas on floor in bar area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray of fruit being stored in hand washing sink in bar area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef chained. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 81°F. Chef moved to grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups being stored in hand washing sink bar area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in bar area.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in bar area.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ird-Harry Soffer Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ird-Harry Soffer Room on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ird-Harry Soffer Room?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ird-Harry Soffer Room.

How does Ird-Harry Soffer Room compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Ird-Harry Soffer Room most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Ird-Harry Soffer Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ird-Harry Soffer Room have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ird-Harry Soffer Room 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 Ird-Harry Soffer Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ird-Harry Soffer Room is inspected around two times per year on average.

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