Inspection Report

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THE HARBOUR GRILL

9415 HARDING AVE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779018
DBPR license2326842

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (71F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (70F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen area. As per operator less than 4 hours. Employee stored inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certificate expired on 11/26/2024 for Gilbert Amsellem. As per employee working for 10 years. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate51-16-7

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a dry storage room located at 9421 with 2 reach in freezers, a preparation table with a reduced oxygen packaging machine and 4 shelves storing food. Also observed an office next to dry storage room and next to it a dining area with approximately 79 seats located at 9421. Observed a reduced oxygen packaging machine located in the storage room located next to the office. As per the operator the food is prepared on the cook line where it is bagged and then carried over to the storage room to be sealed at the reduced oxygen packaging machine. Did not observed a hand washing sink in the storage room where the reduced oxygen packaging machine is located. Advised the operator that they should have a hand wash sink in the storage room or move the reduced oxygen packaging machine to the cook line where the food is prepared and there is a hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusty in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling tiles at second kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with soiled and dust accumulation at second kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-48-4

Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed 1 employee preparing food at dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of preparation table next to warmers at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.