China Grill
9700 Collins Ave #135, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331260
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink blocked with a metal cart containing trays at dishwasher area. Operator removed cart during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed grooved cutting board on top of dishwasher table at kitchen area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed on top of preparation table at back kitchen in front of duck oven. Operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table at cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed bar reach in coolers gaskets soiled at bar area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at hand wash sinks at bar area. Operator provided signs during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door next to ice machines.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water on the floor at dishwasher area en cook line at kitchen area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.