Meat Bar
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
Meat Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Bal Harbour sits at 77, putting Meat Bar on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Observed no proof of any training for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed no proof of any training for all employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 any training for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided cover for waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employees provided hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on floor in storage room. Employees placed plastic jugs of oil off of ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cook line engaged in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of vinegar stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Employee placed plastic bottles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line stored in standing water at 81 F. Operator removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed vinegar stored in spray bottle at cook line with no label. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in salad station. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs in both men's and women's restroom. Manager provided hand wash signs at restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust. Manager cleaned fan guards during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Manager call Allbrigth company to fix dishwasher machine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak, also raw shell eggs inside of walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sauce container stored on top of the hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar and flour bins in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager proceeded to printed out during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the desserts area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked risotto not covered inside walk-in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to dishwasher machine. Also behind equipment next to fryers.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meat Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meat Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meat Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Meat Bar.
How does Meat Bar compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Meat Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Meat Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meat Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meat Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Meat Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meat Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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