Toscanino Harbour House
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
Toscanino Harbour House appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Toscanino Harbour House was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Toscanino Harbour House scores about where you'd expect for a Bal Harbour restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of left white chest freezer in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed ice buildup inside of left white chest freezer in storage room. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above kitchen missing shield. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed light above kitchen missing shield. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
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Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored over ceviche in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed plates stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Sanitizer bucket and plates were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of left white chest freezer in storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above kitchen missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green sanitizer bucket stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Sanitizer bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
36-36-4
86
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 78 F. Employee heated water and placed on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service drink cups and lids stored on floor at storage room. Operator placed items off of ground. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment open and serving food at the time of the inspection without a license. Establishment must submit license for charge of ownership. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples for customer self service. Person in charge moved them to behind the counter . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Front area .
36-58-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates washed inside the service sink located at the front area. Those plates were not sanitized. Employee moved all of them to the back to be washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand inside service sink at the front instead of using the hand sink. Employees were coached about the correct hand washing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed many clean plates stored inside the hand sink. Employee moved all of them to the back to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed missing reporting agreement for some new employees ( Melisa, Maria , Valentina and Jefferson). Employees signed the agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired in 2022.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples displayed for customer self service. Apples were washed and wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle left with handle touching the ice. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed small forks stored with the food contact surface up. Employee inverted them . **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
43
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee clean it up . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Neither chlorine nor quat test kit when using quat at 3 compartment sink and chlorine at the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed excessive accumulation of lime inside dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall above service window.
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toscanino Harbour House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toscanino Harbour House on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toscanino Harbour House?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toscanino Harbour House.
How does Toscanino Harbour House compare to other restaurants in Bal Harbour?
Toscanino Harbour House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bal Harbour average of 77.
Has Toscanino Harbour House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toscanino Harbour House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toscanino Harbour House 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 Toscanino Harbour House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toscanino Harbour House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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