The Green Pointe
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, The Green Pointe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Aventura restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut vegetables. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Observed Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Raw avocado not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna 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 - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed clean knife/knives stored in cracks between 3 compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Observed raw tuna, raw branzino and raw shrimp thawing at room temperature located on prep shelf.
06-01-5
70
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender touching mint and oranges/ limes used for drinks with barehands. Bartender placed mint in glass then proceeded to mix drink and serve to customer. Also, observed cooked touching ready to eat pizza with barehands while boxing. Advised chef and he instructed employees to wash hands and place on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter/ bar area being used as a shared sink to fill water pitchers and as a dump sink. Handwashing sink had an additional nozzle installed. Advised that hand washing sink can only be used for handwashing purposes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks being stored on floor behind front counter. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet paper towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining tray of leafy greens.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored directly over raw salmon. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter being used as a shared sink to fill water pitchers. Handwashing sink had an additional nozzle installed. Advised that hand washing sink can only be used for handwashing purposes.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Observed various food stored uncovered in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed storage container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed Insect control device installed over pizza boxes and various dry foods. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
45
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed employee preparing coffee at front counter with no sink for hand washing in area. Observed on approved plans "if food preparation or handling occurs at the front counter, additional hand sinks will need to be installed". Once added operator needs to update plans with plan review. Hand washing sink on front counter. Manager advised that plans had been submitted however they are awaiting approval from plan review. Called plan review to verify that plans were received. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed on wall above pizza boxes and and dry food.
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods stored in reach in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer not sanitizing dishes after wash and rinse. Advised operator and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef touching ready to eat fruits and bread with bare hands. Discussed with operator and chef and he discarded, washed hands and put on gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee taking customer order, collecting payment and then cutting fruit on from counter with out washing hands. No sink for hand washing in area. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Located on prep table. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top on raw cod and raw shrimp. Located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw cod being stored directly in thank you bags. Located in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed employee cutting fruit at front counter with no sink for hand washing in area. Observed on approved plans "if food preparation or handling occurs at the front counter, additional hand sinks will need to be installed". **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sink in ware wash area and kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed employee cutting fruit at front counter with no sink for hand washing in area. Observed on approved plans "if food preparation or handling occurs at the front counter, additional hand sinks will need to be installed". Once added operator needs to update plans with plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering smoked salmon and ahi tuna however Menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed on wall above pizza boxes and rice. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located on prep table. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of sodas being stored on floor in closet located in dining room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish washer not sanitizing dishes after wash and rinse. Advised operator and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed various employee clothing being stored on sodas in dining room storage closet and employee ear buds being stored on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed light hanging from ceiling in ware wash area resulting in hole in ceiling above dishes and food. **Warning**
36-32-5
15
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a pan of vegetables **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various unwashed vegetables. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment remodeled, the current layout does not match the approved plans. Establishment added a hood system, removed and relocated hand washing sinks. There are no updated plans approved plans on file. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Green Pointe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Green Pointe on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Green Pointe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Green Pointe.
How does The Green Pointe compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
The Green Pointe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Aventura average of 76.
Has The Green Pointe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Green Pointe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Green Pointe 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 The Green Pointe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Green Pointe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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