THE HARBOUR GRILL

Name: THE HARBOUR GRILL
Address: 9415 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, US
Rating: 18

9415 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2326842

🍽️ American ℹ️

18 Grade F / 100

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October 23, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THE HARBOUR GRILL in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 18 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 10 critical, 19 major, 53 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraint at front counter.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at bar area.
[51-16-7] 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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of preparation table next to warmers at kitchen area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusty in front of walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on the ceiling tiles at second kitchen.
[53A-03-7] 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.
[08B-48-4] Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed 1 employee preparing food at dining area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom door is not self-closing.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in prep sushi area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above ice machine showing water damage.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above sushi prep area soiled with grease and old food debris.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employee restroom missing cover.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing hot water handle.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee restroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between hand wash sink and wall at sushi prep area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
[03G-04-5] Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 4 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not removed from packaging before thawing.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 4 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not removed from packaging before thawing.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish machine area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sinks at both cook lines with no hot water.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf at cook line not inverted.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach caught between ceiling tile above ice machine. Observed 1 dead roach on ground under bar station.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside of walk in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at dish machine area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck of clean containers on shelf at cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored to dry.
[03G-04-5] Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 3 packs of Salmon packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method not removed from original packaging before thawing.
[03G-05-5] Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 2 pack of Dover Sole, 3 packs of Branzino and 3 packs of Salmon packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cut lettuce and container of rice inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of single door cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with food debris and a catch screen. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels an hand wash sink in dish washing area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at dish machine area.