Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking

1071 95 St, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154

Other

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands average 76, so Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with grime.

16-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent above cook line soiled with dust debris.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed water bottles stored inside of ice machine at front counter. Employee removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under red cutting board at prep table. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar removed from original packaging with no label.

02D-01-5

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of water stored in side of ice machine at front counter. Employee removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle stored at 3 compartment sink with bleach not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint. Employee provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer missing label. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frozen smoothie base container thawing inside of hand wash sink. Employee removed frozen smoothie base. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided a per towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil on floor at cook line. Employee placed oil off of ground. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust above exterior door near 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with bleach, degreaser and window cleaner not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided form via email.

51-13-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust above cook line.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on ground at cook line.

08B-38-4

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen area.

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk plastic container reused to package lemonade.

25-32-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different kind of sugar in plastic containers with no labels. Employee labeled the containers immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking.

How does Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking compare to other restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands?

Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Harbor Islands average of 76.

Has Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking 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 Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking 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 Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Open Kitchen by Pure Simple Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.

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