Pool Kitchen

9101 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
American
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pool Kitchen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Surfside restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots in storage room not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under cutting board at prep table. Chef removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef corrected it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pool Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pool Kitchen on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pool Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pool Kitchen.

How does Pool Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Pool Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.

Has Pool Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pool Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pool Kitchen 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 Pool Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pool Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.