Bal Harbour, Miami-Dade County

LE ZOO

9700 COLLINS AVE #135, Bal Harbour, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Apr 4, 2025
City
Bal Harbour
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 23686140

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station near ice machines and at coffee station.

24-05-4

Detail 23686144

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf near dish machine area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23686142

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at coffee station.

23-03-4

Detail 23686143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in produce walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

22-16-4

Detail 23686141

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23686139

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in produce walk in cooler with rust.

21-12-4

Detail 23686145

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at cook line not stored in sanitizer solution.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23388806

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

24-05-4

Detail 23388805

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots near dish machine area not inverted.

22-08-4

Detail 23388807

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23388808

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in protein walk in cooler soiled.

May 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22885870

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee removed spatula from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22885871

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cellular phone stored on top of prep table in pastry/bakery area. Manager removed cellular phone off of prep table Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22885872

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dish area. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22885869

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with the ice at bar area. Employee removed scoop handle from ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22885874

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at raw bar in water of 72 F. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22885868

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave inside kitchen is soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22885873

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sign missing from sink near walk in cooler number 1.

Jul 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 22162893

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by triple sink, Items stored inside. Advised chef, he corrected it Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22162885

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 Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22162890

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, and hand sink at the coffee station.

22-20-5

Detail 22162886

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

16-03-4

Detail 22162889

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-22-4

Detail 22162888

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the shelves at coffee station.

08B-47-4

Detail 22162892

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with lobster shells on the floor inside walk in freezer. Advised chef, he corrected it Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 22162884

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauges inaccurate.

22-08-4

Detail 22162887

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

23-03-4

Detail 22162882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket At coffee station and bar area

14-17-4

Detail 22162883

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves

36-27-5

Detail 22162891

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on the wall by dishwasher machine.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

16-21-4

Detail 21698768

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21698770

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21698774

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21698766

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21698771

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21698767

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice storage lid soiled. At the bar. Also soiled gaskets in kitchen units. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21698769

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwasher area.

08B-54-4

Detail 21698772

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered food next to hand wash sink.

21-12-4

Detail 21698773

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 20976508

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at preparation area. Instructed employee and washed hands . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20976516

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream brûlée 56F prepared two days prior in Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20976507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream brûlée 56F prepared two days prior in Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20976510

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form and completed. Corrected On-Site

01C-07-4

Detail 20976514

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service.

22-20-5

Detail 20976504

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

24-05-4

Detail 20976506

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf, kitchen area. Observed inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20976511

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles, kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20976513

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located under grill, kitchen area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20976512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in walk in cooler and reach in cooler for pastries. Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 20976515

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cooked lentils, cooked potatoes pizza dough in walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 20976505

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board, preparation table, kitchen area. Employee moved to sanitizing bucket. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 20976509

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed QT 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 400ppm Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-24-5

Detail 20455702

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 day s after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed lobster butter in walk in cooler for preparation.

22-02-4

Detail 20455704

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside soda gun nozzle, bar area.

24-05-4

Detail 20455708

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf in kitchen area. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20455705

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by mop sink. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20455707

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind dish washing machine and under all installation in bar counter. Observed behind ice machines.

10-20-4

Detail 20455703

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle, kitchen area. Operator removed.

22-08-4

Detail 20455706

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in cooking line.

23-03-4

Detail 20455709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beverages walk in cooler gaskets with mold-like substance.

16-46-4

Detail 20455710

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed container with ketchup portions in front counter reach in cooler.. observed cooked sausage in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed and date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

08B-56-4

Detail 20415289

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container with beverages stored inside ice used to prepare drinks at the bar area. Ice was discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 20415297

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container with beverages stored inside ice used to prepare drinks at the bar area. Ice was discarded. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20415301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter at 69°f in the front line. As per GM, Employee was pre- portioning the item in small containers , but employee was not present when I came to the facility. Whipped butter was outside for just 30 minutes as per GM. The item was moved to the freezer for some minutes to lower the temperature immediately. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 20415299

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20415294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener. Employee cleaned it up immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20415292

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located outside used as a dump sink as evidence of accumulation food residue inside.

36-34-5

Detail 20415295

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling with mold like substance ( by the walking cooler/ walking freezer area).

36-03-4

Detail 20415302

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken next to the mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20415293

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cups on pre tables inside kitchen and at the front raw bar. Employees discarded the beverages immediately. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20415291

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind the ice machines.

36-73-4

Detail 20415300

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris behind ice machines.

36-24-5

Detail 20415290

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed big holes behind the ice machines.

16-46-4

Detail 20415298

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on ready to use clean container.

36-27-5

Detail 20415296

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed around the mop sink, next to the ice machine.