PORTERHOUSE BAR AND GRILL

Name: PORTERHOUSE BAR AND GRILL
Address: 17004 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 33160, US
Rating: 29.5

17004 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160

License #2328805

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

29.5 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 17 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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PORTERHOUSE BAR AND GRILL in SUNNY ISLES BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 5 critical, 25 major, 38 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap due to No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or warewash area. Per employee he washed hands in bathroom and then began working. Advised person in charge and employee on handwashing procedures. Person in charge added soap to all sinks.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink in bar area and warewash not accessible for employee use at all times due to various kitchen equipment being stored inside.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and advised that advisory must be displayed, on menus, placards, or other effective means.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[36-36-4] Observed AC vents missing exposing insulation in warewash area.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[01C-06-5] Observed oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
[01C-03-4] Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[01C-10-4] Observed oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
[08B-38-4] Observed Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-03-4] Observed walk in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area or warewash area. Advised person in charge and she added soap.
[36-27-5] Observed Wall in warewash soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[06-09-1] 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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container cracked.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of drinks stored on floor in walk in cooler. Chef moved to chef.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers stored on floor in hallway.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in customer reach.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Located in warewash area.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[11-26-1] 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.
[01C-05-4] Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[01C-03-4] Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[02A-01-4] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to print and post.