Snack Bar

9909 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 331541808

Other

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Snack Bar has six inspections in the public record. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Bal Harbour sits at 77, putting Snack Bar on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of double door reach in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed gaskets inside of double door reach in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers training expired for Ricardo Martinez and Umaporn Tiramai. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of double door reach in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of single door reach in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning**

22-16-4

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.

22-16-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments

36-73-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Final rinse out 153°F. Chef called technician, and setup triple sink to sanitize all dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-54-4

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

22-20-5

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

22-08-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snack Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snack Bar on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snack Bar?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snack Bar.

How does Snack Bar compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?

Snack Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bal Harbour average of 77.

Has Snack Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Snack Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snack 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 Snack Bar inspected?

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

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