Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “observed cases of food stored on floor in walk” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach average 74, so Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in bar area. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed fresh garlic and oil mix held at 71F - Cold Holding. Fresh garlic and oil mix was located on prep table in pizza station. Advised that for cold holding food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager moved to near by reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest reach in freezer located in bar gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to stove with temperature of 84°F.
10-07-4
Basic - Observed Cardboard used to line a plastic container of whole vegetables/ fruit and bread.
14-05-4
Basic - Observed Water draining onto floor surface for refrigeration unit in walk in cooler. No food stored in location.
29-03-4
Basic - Observed cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler/ freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed ice bucket cracked and broken.
14-10-4
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored on bar counter at 58F - Cold Holding. As per Chef butter had only been out for about 1 hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored directly over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed raw salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Chef advised that fish was vacuumed packaged this morning about 30 mins before inspection. Also stated that fish is held for less than 48 hours for quality and inventory purposes. Chef instructed employee to remove fish from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering poached eggs. raw salmon and raw tuna. However menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of food being stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef instructed employee to move to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area and kitchen area. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area. Bartender sanitizer bucket moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Located in kitchen area. Chef called maintenance and they began to reinstall at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon, eggs Benedict ceviche and Spicy tuna but menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area and several cases of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and cooler.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F and located in front of flat grill.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “observed cases of food stored on floor in walk” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen.
How does Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen 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 Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sole Miami / Baleen Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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